Story Behind The Song
Inspired by one of Sam's sons, who loves any kind of fishing and many kinds of women.
Song Description
We all know someone who takes what they want before getting the authority to do so.
| Song Length |
3:52 |
Genre |
Country - Americana, Folk - Americana |
| Tempo |
Medium (111 - 130) |
Lead Vocal |
Male Vocal |
| Mood |
Relaxed, Affable |
Subject |
Falling in Love, Water |
| Similar Artists |
Dan Fogelberg, Steve Goodman |
Language |
English |
Lyrics
FORGIVENESS
SAM COOPER, MINNIE MURPHY
615-469-4067 jericat@yahoo.com
IF THERE'S A GOOD BASS HOLE, THE WATER'S MINE
THERE'S NO SUCH THING AS A NO TRESPASSING SIGN
I FORGOT MY LICENSE, IF THE LAW WANTS TO KNOW
I'D RATHER PAY A FINE IF I CAN'T CONVINCE 'EM TO LET ME GO
I DON'T SWEAT ABOUT THE ONES THAT GOT AWAY
I COULD HAVE KEPT A LOT OF KEEPERS, BUT I WANNA CHASE THE GAME
I'D RATHER ASK FORGIVENESS THAN PERMISSION
WHEN IT COMES TO LOVING WOMEN AND FISHING
I'M HOOKED ON A GOOD TIME
I'M HOOKED ON CASTING A GOOD LINE
I'D RATHER ASK FORGIVENESS THAN PERMISSION
THERE'S BEEN GIRLS SWIMMING ROUND IN MY LIFE
BUT THEY NEVER TOOK THE BAIT TO BE MY WIFE
IF WE DON'T GET A WEDDING LICENSE THEY DON'T WANNA LIVE WITH ME
BUT I'M ALRIGHT THERE'S PLENTY LEFT IN THE SEA
I DON'T SWEAT ABOUT THE ONES THAT GOT AWAY
I COULD HAVE KEPT A LOT OF KEEPERS, BUT I WANNA CHASE THE GAME
I'D RATHER ASK FORGIVENESS THAN PERMISSION
WHEN IT COMES TO LOVING WOMEN AND FISHING
I'M HOOKED ON A GOOD TIME
I'M HOOKED ON CASTING A GOOD LINE
I'D RATHER ASK FORGIVENESS THAN PERMISSION
AFTER I LAND 'EM, I THROW 'EM BACK
SO NO ONE HAS A BROKEN HEART ATTACK
I'D RATHER ASK FORGIVENESS THAN PERMISSION
WHEN IT COMES TO LOVING WOMEN AND FISHING
I'M HOOKED ON A GOOD TIME
I'M HOOKED ON CASTING A GOOD LINE
I'D RATHER ASK FORGIVENESS THAN PERMISSION