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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 Reuben James 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.
Kenny Rogers', "Reuben James"
Misheard Lyrics:
A painted shirt
the weathered plow
the Carlos tan upon the prow
the weathered plow
the Carlos tan upon the prow
Original Lyrics:
The faded skirt
the weathered brow
the calloused hand up on the plow
the weathered brow
the calloused hand up on the plow
Kenny Rogers', "Reuben James"
Misheard Lyrics:
Flora Gray, the gus above Madison County drive with child
Original Lyrics:
Flora Gray, a gossip of Madison County died with child
Kenny Rogers', "Reuben James"
Misheard Lyrics:
Just a no cow share cop and colored man
Original Lyrics:
Just a no count share croppin colored man
Kenny Rogers and The First Edition's, "Reuben James"
Misheard Lyrics:
Just a picture of me in the rain
Original Lyrics:
Just a preacher and me in the rain
The Kingston Trio's, "Reuben James"
Misheard Lyrics:
Many years have passed, and still I wonder why
The Worcester men must fight and the Vestal men must die.
The Worcester men must fight and the Vestal men must die.
Original Lyrics:
Many years have passed, and still I wonder why
The worst of men must fight and the best of men must die.
The worst of men must fight and the best of men must die.
Kenny Rogers', "Reuben James"
Misheard Lyrics:
There's a better world waiting for the meat
Original Lyrics:
There's a better world waiting for the meek
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