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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 Ode To Billie Joe 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.
Bobbie Gentry's, "Ode To Billie Joe"
Misheard Lyrics:
And drop the mint to the muddy water off the Tallahatchie Bridge.
Original Lyrics:
And drop them into the muddy water off the Tallahatchie Bridge.
Bobbie Gentry's, "Ode To Billie Joe"
Misheard Lyrics:
Billy Joe MacAllister jumped off the Tallahassee Bridge.
Original Lyrics:
Billy Joe MacAllister jumped off the Tallahatchie Bridge.
Bobbie Gentry's, "Ode To Billie Joe"
Misheard Lyrics:
I was out shoppin'-cartin'
Original Lyrics:
I was out choppin' cotton
Bobbie Gentry's, "Ode To Billie Joe"
Misheard Lyrics:
It was the 3rd of June, another dusty Springfield day.
or
It was the 3rd of June, another hot and dusty Delta day.
or
It was the 3rd of June, another hot and dusty Delta day.
Original Lyrics:
It was the 3rd of June, another sleepy, dusty Delta day.
Bobbie Gentry's, "Ode To Billie Joe"
Misheard Lyrics:
It was the 3rd of June, another hot and dusty dull today.
Original Lyrics:
It was the 3rd of June, another sleepy dusty Delta day.
Bobbie Gentry's, "Ode To Billie Joe"
Misheard Lyrics:
It was the 3rd of June, another slipping Dusty Springfield day.
Original Lyrics:
It was the 3rd of June, another sleepy dusty Delta day.
Bobbie Gentry's, "Ode To Billie Joe"
Misheard Lyrics:
Ol' Billie Joe never licked her since.
Original Lyrics:
Ol' Billie Joe never had a lick of sense.
Bobbie Gentry's, "Ode to Billie Joe"
Misheard Lyrics:
A year has come and gone
Since we heard the news 'bout Billy Joel
Since we heard the news 'bout Billy Joel
Original Lyrics:
A year has come and gone
Since we heard the news 'bout Billie Joe
Since we heard the news 'bout Billie Joe
Bobbie Gentry's, "Ode to Billie Joe"
Misheard Lyrics:
And she and Billy Joel
Original Lyrics:
And she and Billie Joe
Bobbie Gentry's, "Ode to Billie Joe"
Misheard Lyrics:
And throwin' men into the muddy water off the Tallahatchie Bridge...
Original Lyrics:
And drop them into the muddy water off the Tallahatchie Bridge
Sharing these songs and tales with my kids now! I thought this was a common debate about this song, so was disappointed it wasn't on here already. Maybe just my family with hearing issues!!
Bobbie Gentry's, "Ode to Billie Joe"
Misheard Lyrics:
Apl said to Taboo as he passed around the Black Eyed Peas
Original Lyrics:
Papa said to mama as he passed around the black-eyed peas
Bobbie Gentry's, "Ode to Billie Joe"
Misheard Lyrics:
Billy Joe MacAllister jumped off the Kawasaki Bridge.
Original Lyrics:
Billy Joe MacAllister jumped off the Tallahatchie Bridge.
Bobbie Gentry's, "Ode to Billie Joe"
Misheard Lyrics:
Ol' Billie Joe never had a liquor since
Original Lyrics:
Ol' Billie Joe never had a lick of sense
Bobbie Gentry's, "Ode to Billie Joe"
Misheard Lyrics:
The day Billy Jo McCalister jumped off the Tallahassee Bridge.
Original Lyrics:
The day Billy Joe McAllister jumped off the Tallahatchee Bridge
Bobbie Gentry's, "Ode to Billie Joe"
Misheard Lyrics:
Well, Billy Joe never had a lick of sense; pass the hog jowls, please
Original Lyrics:
Well, Billy Joe never had a lick of sense; pass the biscuits, please
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