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Artist/Band: Tom T. Hall
Lyrics for Song: Sneaky Snake
Lyrics for Album: Singing Storyteller [Mercury] [1995]



(Tom T. Hall)



Boys and girls take warning, if you go near the lake

Keep your eyes wide open, and look for sneaky snake

Now maybe you won't see him, maybe you won't hear

But he'll sneak up behind you, and drink all your root beer.



And then sneaky snake goes dancin', wigglin' and a-hissin'

Sneaky snake goes dancin', gigglin' and a-kissin'

I don't like ole sneaky snake, he laughs too much you see

When he goes wigglin' through the grass, it tickles his underneath.



Well, sneaky snake drinks root beer, and he just makes me sick

When he is not dancin', he looks just like a stick

Now, he doesn't have any arms or legs, you cannot see his ears

And while we are not lookin', he's stealin' all of our beer.



And then sneaky snake goes dancin', wigglin' and a-hissin'

Sneaky snake goes dancin', gigglin' and a-kissin'

I don't like old sneaky snake; he laughs too much you see

When he goes wigglin' through the grass, it tickles his underneath...


About Sneaky Snake

Tom T. Hall's "Sneaky Snake" stands as a quintessential example of his mastery in the American roots and bluegrass revivalist tradition. Recorded on the album *Singing Storyteller* in 1995, the track showcases his signature ability to blend narrative storytelling with intricate acoustic instrumentation. Hall's delivery is characterized by a warm, conversational tone that draws listeners into the specific vignette of the song, a hallmark of his career spanning decades. The piece reflects the broader influence of early country and folk music, where detailed character sketches and moral dilemmas were central to the genre. While the specific plot of the song remains a private narrative, its execution highlights Hall's skill as a songwriter who prioritized emotional authenticity over commercial trends. This recording, part of his extensive discography with Mercury Records, serves as a testament to his enduring reputation as a master storyteller who captured the spirit of rural America through his music.


Album Lyrics: Singing Storyteller [Mercury] [1995]


Tom T. Hall
"Singing Storyteller [Mercury] [1995]"


1. Who's Gonna Feed Them Hogs
2. World the Way I Want It
3. Sneaky Snake
4. Pay No Attention to Alice
5. More About John Henry
6. Little Lady Preacher
7. Pinto the Wonder Horse Is Dead
8. She Gave Her Heart to Jethro
9. Ballad of Bill Crump
10. Trip to Hyden
11. It Sure Can Get Cold in Des Moines
12. Second Handed Flower
13. Before Jessie Died
14. Don't Forget the Coffee Billy Joe
15. Spokane Motel Blues
16. Coot Marseilles Blues
17. Bar With No Beer
18. Monkey That Became President