The Crawdad Song - The Petersens (LIVE)

We grew up watching the Andy Griffith Show and when we were coming up with songs for the new album, we knew we had to choose one from Andy's front porch. Hope you enjoy this Americana classic, "The Crawdad Song"!

►Another song inspired by the Andy Griffith Show:

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►This video:
Vocals and fiddle: @katiepetersen
Vocals and banjo: @EllenHaygood
Vocals and mandolin: @JuliannePetersen

Key moments:
0:01 The Crawdad Song
0:20 Katie
0:25 Ellen
1:10 mandolin
1:20 Julianne
1:33 tonal modulation
2:33 The Arkansas Traveler - fiddle
2:41 banjo
3:13 outro

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Videography: Aaron Clark
Audio: Troy Dixon

►LYRICS - The Crawdad Song
You get a line and I'll get a pole, honey
You get a line and I'll get a pole, babe
You get a line and I'll get a pole
We'll go fishin' in the crawdad hole*
Honey, baby mine

Sell your crawdads three for a dime, honey
Sell your crawdads three for a dime, babe
Sell your crawdads three for a dime
Your crawdads ain't good as mine
Honey, baby mine

Hurry up, you slept too late, honey
Hurry up, you slept too late, babe
Hurry up babe, you slept too late
Crawdad man done passed your gate
Honey, baby mine

What are ya gonna do when the lake goes dry, honey?
What are ya gonna do when the lake goes dry, babe?
What are ya gonna do when the lake goes dry
Sit on the bank, watch crawdads die?
Honey, babe of mine

I heard the duck say to the drake*, honey
I heard the duck say to the drake, babe
I heard the duck say to the drake
There ain't no crawdads in this lake
Honey, babe of mine

So you get a line and I'll get a pole, honey
You get a line and I'll get a pole, babe
You get a line and I'll get a pole
We'll go fishin' in the crawdad hole, honey
Baby honey, baby honey
Babe of mine

* Crawdad = US slang for a freshwater crayfish, like a little lobster. They're also known as mud bugs as they dig holes in the mud near lakes and streams.

* Drake = male duck.

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[Liz.Newton]

*LYRICS - The Crawdad Song*

You get a line and I'll get a pole, honey
You get a line and I'll get a pole, babe
You get a line and I'll get a pole
We'll go fishin' in the crawdad hole
Honey, baby mine

Sell your crawdads three for a dime, honey
Sell your crawdads three for a dime, babe
Sell your crawdads three for a dime
Your crawdads ain't good as mine
Honey, baby mine

Hurry up, you slept too late, honey
Hurry up, you slept too late, babe
Hurry up babe, you slept too late
Crawdad man done passed your gate
Honey, baby mine

What are ya gonna do when the lake goes dry, honey?
What are ya gonna do when the lake goes dry, babe?
What are ya gonna do when the lake goes dry
Sit on the bank, watch crawdads die?
Honey, babe of mine

I heard the duck say to the drake, honey
Heard the duck say to the drake, babe
Heard the duck say to the drake
There ain't no crawdads in this lake
Honey, babe of mine

So you get a line and I'll get a pole, honey
You get a line and I'll get a pole, babe
You get a line and I'll get a pole
We'll go fishin' in the crawdad hole, honey
Baby honey, baby honey
Babe of mine

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Album: My Ozark Mountain Home

[colinmcway]

If everyone threw their phones in the fire and listened to this type of music the world could be a wonderful place...

[LadySorrowfree]

My dad, who came out of Appalachia, used to sing this to me when I was a wee sprout. He died when I was 10. I'm 64 now, and I never had heard it anywhere else before till now. Blessings that this popped up in my feed today.

[virgilc]

This right there. THIS is pure true Americana. A song about a simple life, sung by beautiful voices in the woods by a fire, played on iconic American instruments.

[pgBand]

Oh my gosh, all these years and I've finally found the name of the song. Loved this performance. Great job.

[dhoyle]

There is nothing I like more than when these 3 ladies sing together like this.

[Brian-crew]

Never has there been a better version of this classic. ❤🔥

[icebowl]

Three talented, beautiful young women, singing and having fun. The harmonies, as always, are just extraordinary. What could be better?

[startraveler]

Our Drill Sergeant used sing this song to us while road marching at Fort Benning Ga. We would repeat it back to him. We were inspired to carry on and not fall out of the march.

[Luneytoons]

I love the support of this family. When anyone else has a little solo, Ellen always look over at them with pride on her face. Everyone is so talented and just overall wonderful. We need more people like them in the world!

[garbo]

Have not heard this song in over 50 years. Even corny songs are a pleasure to listen to when this best in class talented family sings them.

[Josephlaszlo]

I remember Andy and Opie singing this on The Andy Griffith Show years ago. Simpler times. Wonderful job ladies.❤❤❤

[alexislambert]

Quite an amazement to watch the three sisters sing their way to the crawdad hole and harmonize so beautifully. Their joy to sing and play together is infectious. Just great !

[christopherjones]

Each sister has a lovely voice but combine the three and it's just magic.

[GlebPoltorak]

as a side note, it's wonderful how a fiddle, a banjo and a mandolin can so beautifully sound together.

[mcd]

Was feeling down. Now I can't stop smiling. Three beautiful ladies picking and singing. Thank you

[dalepaladin]

Recently, I've been going through the process of changing my social media status from "married" to "widower." But I thought it important to let you know of the importance and impact of your videos. Of how you have given me a 3:48 minute heart-break from the 24/7 heart-ache. And this happens for each video I watch. So please pass on my gratitude to the rest of the family, and thank y'all from me'all❤

Dale
Liberty, SC

[dancochrane]

Well that was beautiful brilliant singing and playing. This is why I love bluegrass.

[Louis-kkto]

I'm NORTH CAROLINA , AND THIS IS GREAT MUSIC FOR THE WHOLE WORLD 🌐❤

[johnthomson]

Wow, this rendition brings back memories of my childhood for this near 70-year old Florida boy singing this song around the campground with the family and friends. Well done!