John Prine - Fish and Whistle (Lyric Video)

Take a trip to the lake with John and his lyrics to "Fish & Whistle" from his 2000 release Souvenirs. Directed by Northman Creative
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Lyrics:
I been thinking lately about the people I meet
The carwash on the corner and the hole in the street
The way my ankles hurt with shoes on my feet
I'm wondering if I'm gonna see tomorrow
Father forgive us for what we must do
You forgive us and we'll forgive you
We'll forgive each other 'til we both turn blue
And we'll whistle and go fishing in the heavens
I was in the army but I never dug a trench
I used to bust my nuckles on a monkey wrench
I'd go to town and drink and give the girls a pinch
I don't think they ever even noticed me
Fish and whistle, whistle and fish
Eat everything that they put on your dish
When we get through we'll make a big wish
That we never have to do this again, again? again?
On my very first job I said thank-you and please
They made me scrub a parking lot down on my knees
Then I got fired for being scared of bees
And they only give me fifty cents an hour
Fish and whistle, whistle and fish
Eat everything that they put on your dish
When we get through we'll make a big wish
That we never have to do this again, again? again?
We'll whistle and go fishing in the heavens
We'll whistle and go fishing in the heavens
#JohnPrine #Fish&Whistle

[@thecityman1910]

I'm such a fool. Somehow I never heard John Prine music until I see in the news that he died and I do a little looking. 3 Hrs later I'm a lifelong fan but he's gone. RIP. Thank god for KZbin

[@lubberwalker]

Me too. I picked up on him because a few weeks ago YT told me I might like him. I doubt many here in the UK have come across him.

[@thecityman1910]

@@lubberwalker Sadly, not enough people in the US were aware of him either. Glad you and I both found him.

[@jeanineshiman8228]

I am also sorry I did not know of John Prine until he was gone, I am 73 an regret I'll always remember is a missing years of the music this man of truth an kindness brought to our world, I'm sorry John Prine, I would have an now forever will be your biggest fan, i hope you know this ❤

[@MJ-ix7wm]

@@jeanineshiman8228 I'm 43 and love music, even pick a little guitar. Didn't know til he was gone but that ain't all our fault. If the people in charge stop with all the favoring just a few good artist. And record companys keep putting out tons of trash to sift thru. Just a middle aged opinion. Lol. Be well.

[@mohergenrader2113]

@@lubberwalker he spent a lot of time in Britain and married a woman from Ireland. He had shows there every summer. You can look up his old tours. I grew up with him, grew old with him, and now he's gone.

[@DrSanity7777777]

Sometimes when you think something is biting, it's just the Lord pulling on your heartstrings.

[@angelsonthemountain321]

Good Lord, I miss John Prine.

[@yeshuaad2128]

A great folk singer and songwriter, was John Prine.A man I never met ,but he was a great friend of mine. He picked me up when I was blue, better than all my friends could do.He would take away my sadness and make me feel fine. Oh how I miss my friend ,JOHN PRINE !GOD BLESS all the LOVED ONES that HE left behind !! Miss ya buddy.

[@gavinmathew7491]

Wow! That was nice. Thank you.

[@user-bb8hi6kw9s]

Absolutely, and reflective of my experiences with Mr. Prine.

[@sydanderson2804]

I totally understand!!!!!

[@crowredeye8066]

The poet has left us.😥💧😪

[@danielmeyer1208]

CrowRedEye the Buddha

[@glennhutson2015]

Thanks John R.I.P.

[@hirosatoh3355]

Such a tough day today... RIP John. ❤️

[@princesssadieloo]

Saw him at the Greek in LA, such a cool cat, sat in a chair with his beer next to him and his guitar... He was the opening act for the other headliner who’s name I can’t recall because all I remember from that night was John Prine...

[@petefrench4198]

...what year was that princess?

[@princesssadieloo]

@@petefrench4198 Hello, must have been 2014 or 2015, I can’t remember who else was on the ticket but he opened up the show, must have been someone Indie or folk. Was a Great show.

[@chrishall8188]

John's fishing in heaven and Jesus is baiting the hook. My favorite poet of all

[@awakentruth1116]

What makes you think John's in heaven?

[@fonz-solo8251]

@@awakentruth1116hate to be the one who has to tell you this but he passed from covid 19 at the age of 73

[@awakentruth1116]

@@fonz-solo8251 I understand that, and it saddens me. I was simply wondering why so many people think he went to heaven. I've been hoping to find evidence of John's faith in Jesus and transformed life. It's possible I suppose but I have found no evidence whatsoever that he was born again or had any actual faith. I know he wrote a song about the missing years but it was a mockery. There's only one way to heaven, and that's through faith in the resurrection and a confession that Jesus is Lord. Sadly, I suspect John's not with Jesus right now. I hope and pray I'm wrong.

[@user-wp5fe8ec6l]

@@awakentruth1116 god that's a sad perspective. If Jesus is halfway decent he'll be on John's side. Throw some salt over your shoulder and recite your favourite trademarked ancient poetry if you like but I doubt it's important. Thank goodness for John Prine, his music and his inspiration.

[@awakentruth1116]

@@user-wp5fe8ec6l It's not about Jesus being decent, though He is. It's about Him being JUST and HOLY. His words are very clear... "I am the way, the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me." He also said, "For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God." We are all sinners. John was a wonderfully skilled musician that brought much happiness to people during his life, but bringing people joy won't get you into heaven. John was just as much a sinner as you and I. God tells us, "For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord." There is only ONE way to heaven, friend, and that is through faith and trust in Jesus. It's done by confessing to God that we are a sinner, repenting (changing our mind) of our sins and believing on Jesus for salvation (He paid for our sins with His blood). I don't know that John ever repented or believed on Jesus. Normally there's evidence of a life change (consider Brian Welch if Korn), and I don't see evidence for that. Depite popular belief, people don't just automatically go to heaven when they die. Maybe you should consider Jesus while there is still time for you. Be blessed

[@michaelmckeever845]

I was at Kris Kristofferson concert in about 1972 and he was praising John Prine. I later saw the first album and bought it and many others through the years. He was like no one else. A great unique songwriter and equally good guitar player. He will he missed.

[@kenisfree8410]

Only John Prine can try to make a deal with God

[@colleenparmenter4337]

RIP Mr Prine. We love you and are damn sure gonna miss you.

[@tommythompsonsurfer]

cu soon....love you boy...tommyt.all American patriot.......time to free American now........ready willing and very able. soon....8-8-2021...booms.

[@davidgoodwin8641]

Amen buddy

[@GregHalvorson]

Ugh, heart broken.. We have lost John Prine. 🥺💔😞

[@aaronpaterson1615]

JOHN PRINE R.I.P. Died aged 73 of complications from coronavirus this week in Nashville Tennessee. A great songwriter and entertwiner. Im Sad condolences to his family

[@jeramepuffenbarger438]

This was 1 of my dad's favorite songs. It has been 1 year to the day since he has moved on to the heavens. Miss and love you dad

[@HuskerGram]

The world lost someone special today. You will be missed. So thankful I got to see you just a few short months ago. You will live on in the hearts of many. Your music will live forever. Go with God, John.

[@judynicholas8313]

So much love for John Prine...

[@andyman2583]

I first became aware of John Prine's music when I was on a road trip with my mom and uncle to Oregon. I was 13 and kept asking her to put the cd back in. I've been a fan ever since and was lucky to see him live twice. I've always felt he was one of the more underrated songwriters in music. He will be missed by so many. Rest in Peace, John Prine. Now you can go fishin' and whistlin' in heaven.

[@ralphdesmond]

When you look at how many of the biggest music stars worked with him and/or covered and recorded his songs, he had major respect in the music world.

[@thomaskrause9222]

He was a songwriter's songwriter. I read something recently that said even if you never heard of him, some of your favorite musicians from pop to country to folk, even R&B were influenced by him. I can't state it better than that. Every time I see a random crooner in a bar, no matter the genre he/she is playing. If I put a buck or two in the jar and say John Prine, I get a good song in return.

[@danielsmith3102]

Amen brother.

[@barbibutton9619]

Have u listened to Amos Lee? If not, you should. Different than John Prime but a great songwriter. Go to his channel

[@andyman2583]

@@barbibutton9619 I have! I've been lucky enough to see him live as well. He's amazing!

[@ligialewis2182]

John Prine is a true master songwriter and singer . His spirit is SONG . And in every one he takes us along for a good ride . Thanks, John . GL,Sr

[@erebus79]

wtf are you talking about?

[@deepquake9]

Amen to that

[@andrewforster9665]

Thank you Mr Prine for your honesty and integrity. May you find your peace.

[@jeffreyhardy4934]

Rest easy my friend, you were the best!

[@dannskopp8957]

The best

[@lanathibeault6198]

saw him in a small hall in floriday 30 years ago...loved John then and love him now..Rest in heaven John...you are ever in my heart..

[@barbaranorton2122]

Is there a better line in music, then "you forgive us and we'll forgive you" when speaking to God? It is fucking brilliant, just like all of Prine. May we all get to hear you sing again when we get there, and take the watches off our arms.

[@treystewart2708]

That's john for ya ! He had such a way with lyrics!

[@tspiker03]

Is there a better line? If there is, I’m pretty sure John Prine wrote it. I like, “my old man is another child who’s grown old.” “There’s a hole in daddy’s arm…”

[@tomhodges1919]

"Then I got fired for being scared of bees" runs it close

[@barbaranorton2122]

@@tspiker03 Absolutely. "Just give me one thing that I can hold on to, to believe in this living, is just a hard way to go". I found John Prine though a heroin addict who also loved that line ( a hole in daddy's arm). He got clean for 15 years, then went back to it and died. He loved John Prine though. Even his name was John too. weird connections in life.

[@corbenpeach813]

i get that heavy throat feeling when I hear the name John now

[@johnvollmar8414]

God bless John Prine. Let God hold the door for you. Thanks for brightening this ‘big old goofy world!’

[@Ring0fSaturn]

I've prayed for a lot of things, most never came to pass. Say what you will. Now I just wish, like now; I wish John Prine peace and I'm sure that his songs will play on long after most of us are gone.

[@jeanineshiman8228]

Me too, you couldn't have said it better

[@thomasmcgowan8563]

In 1982 I was tripping on shrooms when my friend's stepdad put prime Prine on the turntable. Still listening in 2020

[@sierramcdole9199]

We’ll miss you John Prine!

[@jimfladwood4393]

John's music remind's me of all things great.cold beer, good books and ice cream. .. grandchildren!!

[@victoriaflatgard4826]

I hope we all go a whistling and a fishing in heaven, and we will all get forgiveness, God bless you John Prime!

[@marilynsimon1926]

the very first song I ever heard, n just loved John Prine ever since!

[@peterbetts858]

Miss Marilyn Its on an album {CD} Called Bruised Orange , Buy or hear the album .Its excellent not a bad song on it and a couple of classics . Bruised Orange ., Aw heck , this, crooked piece of time ,iron ore Betty, The Hobo Song ,Thats the way that the World Goes Round ,plus. John Prine Peace .

[@normanbishop3506]

I love it, mine was forever young .. rod stewart But I love bob dylan I love rod Stewart and all music still originals are better than any cover

[@wilkbor]

Miss this man!

[@JillseyWillsey]

My heart is broken... :'(

[@all-timebestmusicclassicol9038]

One word... ....Simplicity is true genius

[@meganruchwatercolors7186]

YES!!! love him!!! May he rest in peace! 😢🙏

[@danielmeyer1208]

All-Time Best Music Classic Oldies we called him the Buddha

[@johnfoulkrod4835]

I don't have the words to articulate how great of a singer, songwriter

[@johnfoulkrod4835]

From above post....he is just great.😎🎸

[@janbrowerbischak6186]

prayers for a miracle!!! We need your songwriting on this earth anther few decades! thank you for so many years of great songs!

[@ghostspiritride]

RIP Mr. Prine

[@kevo3985]

Rip John thanks for some of the best music I've ever had the chance to enjoy

[@michaelvanhorn7152]

prayers for JOHN one of the true greats

[@pferber]

John is whistling and fishing in heaven. RIP John Prine 😢

[@ericloraakakidvicious.6346]

Rest in peace John Prine,,love you

[@MMitchellMarmel]

RIP, John. You will be missed.

[@richardtaylor8595]

Anything John Prine is music to my soul. Thank you for this wonderful video and music. If your ever feeling down and need a smile on your face ,listen to John and you will be okay. Sounds like a song in the making. God bless all your souls. My favorite memory of my father was when he would take me fishing and I know he his catching the biggest bass up there. I can not wait to hear his tall stories about fishing in heaven. AMEN.

[@rickylepard6320]

I have followed and loved John since 1978. I got to see him 4 times only but played him very often. Rest in peace John and thank you for the songs. Songs that I know by heart and love dearly

[@camilleallman7918]

RIP you wonderful, amazing man.

[@jamesd1542]

Thanks for all you have given us ! RIP and go fishin

[@ralphdesmond]

R.I.P. and love to one of the very best singer-songwriters ever.

[@jamesd1542]

My go to make the world better place to live music ! Loving this man for 40+

[@zenhaelcero8481]

First song I ever heard by John, came on the radio in the morning on my way to work. Been a few years since then.

[@jamescarson9118]

His songs still have the ability to bring me up when I might be feeling a Little low:))

[@abiraghi]

Awesome artist forever remembered.

[@jordanthecat]

I love you, John. When I get to Heaven, my first place to visit will be your new nightclub. Then I'm gonna get a cocktail.

[@terrencewesterman851]

Vodka and ginger ale

[@liraloo]

@@terrencewesterman851 Gonna smoke a cigarette that's 9 miles long!

[@MrStamp-og7kq]

I can't wait for that cigarette. And the conversation with the best friend i never knew i had.

[@jamesweaver6212]

Better make it a Johnnie boy

[@DerekDerekDerekDerekDerekDerek]

Just make the most of your lives incase religion is not true...

[@aizikllamas4741]

Rest In Peace you legend, Your legacy will live on❤️❤️❤️

[@soldtobediers]

What a pleasant stumble upon! Back in '86, had this song playing over & over in my head while i had taken my 6 yr. old son & his 2 sunday school buddies fishing for perch. The perch bed was just a hoppin. Kept me so busy baiting & releasing, that i never got to wet a hook myself. Dawned on me after a while, just how busy He is too... forever baitin & releasin the things in within our lives. Too boot, i had the 3 basic races in my in my care as well. Brought strong to mind the Makers words of John's other present day witness to the world... Bob Dylan. When the lyrical line from "I and I" stated... "I've made shoes for everyone, even you, while I still go barefoot." Shoe fit the bill that day over me never gettin a chance to wet my own hook. 61617

[@soldtobediers]

Normally i do no not Reply to my self. But when i do... it is for damn good reason! "There are artists who wrest us up & place us into themselves. These, are the ones who continue to wrest us up... Even beyond their rests in peace!" Stay thirty for assuages of the spirit my friends! For are not such... the currency of Heaven...tTt...

[@robertbennie7889]

Long before there was 'country' there was Folk. John is simply one of the very best in this genre.

[@Arsenault1989]

Video I'll be playing while getting ready for fishing!

[@adamnicholson1273]

Best 3 mins of my day

[@Prospect.1]

My mom bought me Burnt Orange for xmas gift way back in 70's ,, I been hooked since RIP JOHN , u gave me an mooch so many smiles few tears ,,and 1 night of a great music in Birmingham, Alabama

[@gregmarthaler3754]

Go fishing, John, thanks for the tunes!

[@janfozzard]

We can't ever see him tomorrow. Later ---he's a sittin at the end of a rainbow.

[@lottiecooper609]

God is a lucky man, to have john prine singing for him in heaven!!! I can't wait to get there and join you john!!! Thank you for all the memories and the tears!!! God be always with you john!!!

[@joeross5532]

RIP John Prine. This is always one of my favorites. I really like this re-make; the original version first appeared on John Prine - Bruised Orange.

[@jacksprat3009]

Great tune. Bon Voyage John Prine...

[@triplucid3563]

Lovely, has depth, & is sentimental like all of the wonderful songs by John Prine!

[@rayfisher3894]

John there will be another like you bless you for the time you gave us

[@myradioon]

The "Zoom - In" on those dead fish eyes. So good. John Prine humor.

[@jeffm5808]

if i had to picka favorite of John's songs ( very hard to do) but i suppose i would pick this one . i love this song

[@jaytaron]

See you in heaven John !!

[@bobsaget748]

John Prine is the man, way better than any episode of Full House

[@summer540]

I hope I get to whistle and fish with him one day.

[@tinawillmuth463]

Truly a gift to us laymen. this guy was special! rip john lets whistle and go fishin

[@markschark1212]

Just drove 200 miles across Northern Illinois and it was Heaven

[@sandcrab3188]

Today I visited with a family friend and former bandmate who’s dying. We played music together, my dad and I and our friend. He will pass in the next few weeks so it was probably the last time we will get to play with him. When we got home my dad got out his guitar and played this song. I had never heard it before but it brought tears to my eyes. Grief is such a strange thing. All I know is i’m honored to have known this man, he’s an incredible musician. And this song will always make me think of him playing his resonator guitar and his fiddle like he did today.

[@curtisleeloesch1]

Sweet!

[@robertoaguirre8906]

John, thank you for your songs, your songs put all things in perspective.

[@loucat2779]

he's sittin on a rainbow smokin a cigarette 9 miles long

[@snuffyballparks6501]

Eatin' a happy enchilada.

[@B1gHagar]

And with an illegal smile.

[@rebekahlafever333]

@@snuffyballparks6501 Yeah! Happy enchilada!!! 💚❤💚

[@tsommers3284]

Drinking Vodka and Ginger Ale🥃

[@joaquinalmanza5254]

We’ll forgive each other....true love

[@JB-fq9lg]

how is there any thumbs down on any Prine song??

[@rebekahlafever333]

J B...... Some humans just a'ant human!!! ..........💚🎶🎵

[@user-gr2kh8nm1e]

Thanks John Prine , I was having bad night at end I just put your song all depressed and drunk realizing with your song there’s another day. Thanks John, Sincerely, 🇵🇱🇺🇸❤

[@jamesd1542]

A good song to start your weekend, thanks John for giving us all your best !!!

[@paulmatters2641]

Praying for him. Keep fighting. Great musician but an even better man

[@vincentlussier8264]

Fabulous tune!

[@jamescarson9118]

“I can’t think about that now, I will think about that tomorrow “

[@jamescarson9118]

See you some day:)

[@thetreblerebel]

Good song

[@rrrabbit55]

Thank you, RIP

[@chuckjeffery944]

Wonderful.

[@brucehutchison3946]

Love it!

[@roykie007]

Hang in there John!

[@rickpriest1961]

~~~ GONE FISHING ~~~

[@tonyroberts985]

Father forgive us for what we must do You forgive us; we'll forgive you We'll forgive each other till we both turn blue Then we'll whistle and go fishing in heaven. I don't know what John Prine believed in his heart. No doubt there are countless Christians who would cry "Blasphemer" at the notion that God would need our forgiveness. This Christian doesn't see it that way. I think God is delighted to go fishing with someone who can both receive pardon and bear no grudges. I wonder if the fish are biting in heaven right now?

[@PepperWarren]

✞ R.I.P John Prine

[@mrchildgrownold3852]

We're losing him to the Corona please pray for him

[@atticusfredericks6210]

I greatly fear John, at his age and a shot immune system, is facing a final battle----if so, we will have lost a national treasure but one who left behind a library of his unique story telling and music through the years. Fare thee well John and thank you.

[@trumpet1963]

@@atticusfredericks6210 Not true he is getting better!

[@HuskerGram]

@@trumpet1963 I pray you're right.

[@dabprod]

Praying every day for him since I heard the news over the weekend. He beat cancer, and I believe he can beat this too. God Bless John Prine.

[@janeford9893]

He’s gone...

[@rulierulie44]

Miss you papaw ❤️❤️✨

[@edwardrichard2561]

I hope Mom is Fishing and Whistling with John.

[@darrinsiberia]

heard a man sing this solo guitar at an open mic down the street tonight... so glad I learned about this song... reminds me of Arlo Guthrie...

[@rubbersole79]

Hope you catch some nice ones John.

[@norme2681]

Another great Prine song, what is that #10003

[@GregoryJWalters]

Super!

[@jenwhit18]

Sounds good to me baby

[@ngumbao6252]

I know even god is singing now a song from him and the write new songs for the angels