The Rooster Song
Fats Domino · I Found My Thrill [2011]
She had two hens and a rooster
Her rooster died, the old lady cried
"My hens don't lay like they used to"
Ain't that a shame?
Ain't that a shame?
Ain't that a shame
She lost a helping hand?
Her next door neighbor O'Cappy
He seems to be very happy
He can play in his corn, they will grow long
'Cause the old rooster is gone
Ain't that a shame?
Ain't that a shame?
Ain't that a shame
She lost a helping hand?
I know a lady named Sue
Her rooster died too
She didn't sigh, she didn't cry
She made her a pot of stew
Ain't that a shame?
Ain't that a shame?
Ain't that a shame
She lost a helping hand?
There was an old lady from Houston
She had two hens and a rooster
Her rooster died, the old lady cried
"My hens don't lay like they used to"
Ain't that a shame?
Ain't that a shame?
Ain't that a shame
She lost a helping hand?
I know a lady named Sue
Her old rooster died too
She didn't sigh, she didn't cry
She made her a pot of stew
Ain't that a shame?
Ain't that a shame?
Ain't that a shame
She lost a helping hand?
The Rooster Song - Fats Domino
Fats Domino's 'The Rooster Song' stands as a quintessential example of his mastery in rock and roll and rhythm and blues. Recorded during the early 1960s, the track showcases Domino's signature rhythmic guitar work and his distinctive vocal delivery, which blended bluesy phrasing with the emerging energy of rock music. As part of his discography, the song reflects the era's transition from traditional R&B to the more driving sound that would define rock and roll. The recording captures the lively, upbeat atmosphere characteristic of Domino's live performances and studio sessions, cementing his status as a foundational figure in the genre. It remains a testament to his ability to craft catchy, danceable tracks that resonated with audiences across the United States.