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Misheard Lyrics -> Song -> F -> Folsom Prison Blues
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 Folsom Prison Blues 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.
Johnny Cash's, "Folsom Prison Blues"
Misheard Lyrics:
And that train keeps on rollin'
Down that sad a** road
Down that sad a** road
Original Lyrics:
And that train keeps on rollin'
Down to San Antone
Down to San Antone
Johnny Cash's, "Folsom Prison Blues"
Misheard Lyrics:
I shot a ballerina just to watch her die.
Original Lyrics:
I shot a man in Reno just to watch him die.
Johnny Cash's, "Folsom Prison Blues"
Misheard Lyrics:
I shot a big fat rhino
Just to watch him die.
Just to watch him die.
Original Lyrics:
I shot a man in Reno
Just to watch him die.
Just to watch him die.
Johnny Cash's, "Folsom Prison Blues"
Misheard Lyrics:
I shot up Janet Reno.
Original Lyrics:
I shot a man in Reno.
Johnny Cash's, "Folsom Prison Blues"
Misheard Lyrics:
The poppies drinking coffee and smokin' with the guards.
or
The poppy is drinking coffee and smokin' with the guards.
or
The poppy is drinking coffee and smokin' with the guards.
Original Lyrics:
They're prob'ly drinking coffee and smokin' big cigars.
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