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Misheard Lyrics -> Song -> B -> The Big Ones Get Away
Misheard lyrics (also called mondegreens) occur when people misunderstand the lyrics in a song. These are NOT intentional rephrasing of lyrics, which is called parody. This page contains all the misheard lyrics for The Big Ones Get Away that have been submitted to this site and the old collection from inthe80s started in 1996. For more information about the misheard lyrics available on this site, please read our FAQ.
Buffy Sainte-Marie's, "The Big Ones Get Away"
Misheard Lyrics:
Hey, baby I just got back from town where the brides are paid
(Later)
I would go in jail just to set you free of the ropes that bind you
(Later)
I would go in jail just to set you free of the ropes that bind you
Original Lyrics:
Hey, baby I just got back from town where the bribes are paid
(Later)
I would go in chains just to see you free of the ropes that bind you
(Later)
I would go in chains just to see you free of the ropes that bind you
Buffy Sainte-Marie's, "The Big Ones Get Away"
Misheard Lyrics:
Hey, baby, I just got back from town
Where the tide's a pig.
Where the tide's a pig.
Original Lyrics:
Hey, baby I just got back from town
Where the bribes are paid.
Where the bribes are paid.
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