Story Behind The Song

An Old Fella I knew Back in 1982

Song Description

The Wild Qualities of an old Man full of Mischief

Lyrics

By David Van Sise
Intro /Vamp: (E)---------(D)(A)(E)
Verse One
(E)
Old Pappa John, He's a good Timin' Man,
(D)(A)(E)
He gets what he needs to go on,......................
(E)
Old Pappa John, He's a straight forward man,
(D)(A)(E)
He never holds back from no one,....................

(CHORUS/Bridge)

(A) (E) (G) (D)
He likes to bet on the horses, He likes to be on the run,
(F) (C) (B7th)
Pappa John's a wheeler Dealer, Even passed the settin' Sun,

Verse Two:
(E)
Old Pappa John, Likes to drink his Beer,
(D)(A)(E)
Watch his Sunday Football Games,..............
(E)
Old Pappa John, He's a Die Hard Man,
(D)(A)(E)
Everybody knows his name,.............................



(CHORUS/Bridge)
(A) (E) (G) (D)
He don't pull no punches, He don't play no games,
(F) (C) (B7th)
He's a man of Honor, 'Cause he don't bear no shame!!

(LEAD)
(Special/Bridge)
(F) (C) (F) (C)
He makes me think of you, He makes me think of me,
(F) (C) (B7th)
He's just like anybody, Who sees things differently,.

Verse Three
(E)
Old Pappa John, He's a Blue Collar Man,
(D)(A)(E)
He works hard to make a livin',.................
(E)
Old Pappa John, Has words of advice:
(D)(A)(E)
"To receives not as good as givin' ".........
(CHORUS/Bridge)
(A) (E) (G) (D)
He is just a Wildman, Wearin' Workman's pants,
(F) (C) (B7th)
He Might pull as Fast one, Just Give'em half a chance,
(E)
Old Pappa John,.....................
(E)
Old Pappa John,..................
(E)
Old Pappa John,..................
(END)