Goober Peas
The Kingston Trio · Other Songs - The Kingston Trio
Talkin' with my comrades to pass the time away
Lying in the shade underneath the trees
Goodness how delicious, eating goober peas
Peas, peas, peas, peas, eating goober peas
Goodness how delicious, eating goober peas
Peas, peas, peas, peas, eating goober peas
Goodness how delicious, eating goober peas
Just before the battle, the General heard a row
He said, "The Yanks are coming, I hear their rifles now"
He turned around in wonder and what do you think he sees?
The Georgia militia eating goober peas
Peas, peas, peas, peas, eating goober peas
Goodness how delicious, eating goober peas
Peas, peas, peas, peas, eating goober peas
Goodness how delicious, eating goober peas
Think my song has lasted almost long enough
The subject is most interesting but rhymes are mighty rough
I wish this war was over, when free from rags and fleas
We'd kiss our wives and sweethearts and then we'd gobble goober peas
Goober Peas
Goober Peas stands as a defining track in the early discography of The Kingston Trio, capturing the group's signature blend of folk storytelling and tight vocal harmonies. Released during the height of the folk revival, the song showcases the ensemble's ability to transform simple, rural subject matter into engaging musical narratives. The recording features the group's characteristic acoustic instrumentation, driving the upbeat tempo that became a hallmark of their live performances. As part of their broader body of work, the track exemplifies the band's influence in popularizing traditional American folk music for a mass audience. The song remains a staple of their catalogue, reflecting the playful yet polished style that helped establish The Kingston Trio as pioneers of the genre.