"Come and tell me why you're leaving me." That's hysterical. The whole song is a gem. I remember the first time I heard on the Muppet Show, I laughed so hard I nearly got sick

@doughesson

3 жыл бұрын

Back when Candace Bergen was still good looking.

@bayekofsiwa365

2 жыл бұрын

😁😁😁

@potbellyplants6548

2 жыл бұрын

THIS is validation for exactly how I feel about this song! Just gave my husband a listen (he has a good sense of humor uuusuuaalllyyy) and he was like analyzing the song and said “like why is she sitting at his feet, that’s not a thing” knife to the heart 😅😅

@LeslieHiles-mn9fg

10 ай бұрын

Me too sometimes I too get sick from laughing i can't stop laughing at meny things people think I'm insane

@PeterKempka

7 ай бұрын

@@potbellyplants6548 you obviously a boy sorry not sorry 🙂

When I was a pup in boy scouts we had a kid whose dad used to sing this song. We memorized it and sang it hiking all over the mountains in New Mexico laughing our asses off.

@kellystauffer8487

Жыл бұрын

Good memories right there!

@zanebrolin4817

Жыл бұрын

Philmont? Lmao that's exactly the kind of thing my crew got up on my 2019 and 2021 treks. Nothing is funnier than singing the same song while getting poured on.

@PeterKempka

7 ай бұрын

You mean last year I'm assuming

@PeterKempka

7 ай бұрын

You the little Gayy Mexican who's still in my cloned phone Marcos? It time to return to stalking someone else please. You already ruined my contact with katie

After probably 40 plus years I still know the words to this song but a don’t remember yesterday !! Great song.

@pointingdog7235

2 жыл бұрын

I understand that myself.

@PeterKempka

7 ай бұрын

Today is yesterday's tomorrow, don't forget that 🙂

Paris Island 1980 ICT . We had dug a fire pit for our Drill Instructors and the senior DI said put another log on the fire and I before I thought replied “ Cook me up some bacon and some beans “ they all cracked up so hard they didn’t punish me “too hard” great memory.

@556deltawolf

5 ай бұрын

DI: "Then go out to the jeep and change the tire!"

@tonybannon2829

2 ай бұрын

We said the same in my unite

Shel Silverstein was a genius. And nobody could sing this but Tompall! It's no wonder nobody cares about country music anymore. We've lost the sparkle.

@kbramlett6877

Жыл бұрын

Singing pop-song lyrics to country-style music is NOT Country Music. I normally don't listen to Country music, but when I do, I want the classics, not this crap that is around now.

@KevinMiller-xn5vu

3 ай бұрын

​@@kbramlett6877Me too.

@opryman1

2 ай бұрын

Sheb could have sung it, but Tompall is great.

@KevinMiller-xn5vu

2 ай бұрын

@@kbramlett6877 😆😆😆😆😆😆. Agreed. 👍👍👍👍👍👍

@clintcollins6540

2 ай бұрын

I'd argue Rodger Alan Wade's version is close...

Sometimes when I would have a girlfriend over for dinner and drinks I'd ask her if she'd like to hear something sexy and romantic. "Sure", was the usual reply. Then I'd play this. If she laughed I knew she had a good sense of humor. To me, that's a keeper. By the way, the one that laughed the best and got the humor has been my gorgeous wonderful wife for 36 years come this April.

@daisyflowers9334

3 жыл бұрын

What a great and really funny story. 😁

@marksc1929

3 жыл бұрын

.. awesome 👍

@thurgoodstubbs9670

3 жыл бұрын

You are the smartest dude in the universe. 100% Cool! Has she got a sister?

@MB-vt5cw

3 жыл бұрын

I love this! Funny 😆

@krispyplayz4757

2 жыл бұрын

Awesome lol

I first heard this song as a teenager-- I'm 62 now-- and I still love it!

@PeterKempka

7 ай бұрын

You were 63 4 comments ago, you're welcome 🙂

@brendabaker4785

3 ай бұрын

Same, but I'm 64! My girls and I knew every word, and would sing it at the top of our lungs!!

@samuelgates5935

2 ай бұрын

​@@brendabaker4785Hell, I'm 63 too. I've always loved this song because it's sooooo funny🤣🤣🤣🥰🥰🥰 When sing it to friends they think I made it up, till I say it's an actual song!

I played this song for my wife and I don't understand why she didn't appreciate it.

@BeldarofRemlak

Ай бұрын

Typical woman. No sense of humor.

@whiskeygamer9402

Ай бұрын

Legend comment 👍🏽

this reminds me of my dad that died in June... he would sing this song when I was a kid and I would just giggle... I heard it on the radio last week... great memory

@OfficialYouTube3

5 жыл бұрын

sorry for your loss, now go put another log on the fire

@scottkatz5554

5 жыл бұрын

Sorry for your loss. What a great memory. My grandpa used to sing this song when we were at our cabin in the mountains.

@pigmanobvious

3 жыл бұрын

Amanda Vance enjoy the memories. When we reach that point in life it’s all we have. I finally know what those old folks were talking about said treasure the moment.

@karaa7595

3 жыл бұрын

I started singing it to my Australian husband today because I really needed another log on the fire lol.

@mikecragg2600

3 жыл бұрын

So sorry - I accidentally downvoted. There should be a method of cancelling this, but there doesn't appear to be one.

My dad would sing this song when I was little and yes he was drinking some beers when he was singing this song. Dad I miss you so bad. I wish you were here singing this song right now.

@robertbyfield6565

Жыл бұрын

He is sing it

This song is another example of the brilliance of Shel Silverstein, who never received the recognition he deserved. He was a poet, a cartoonist a humorist and a songwriter all in one. Remember "A Boy Named Sue" sung by the great Johnny Cash? Shel Silverstein. The only thing this polymath couldn't do was sing. But nobody's perfect. RIP, Shel. The Lord of Hosts is enjoying your stories.

@kbramlett6877

Жыл бұрын

I heard his recording of "The Great American Smoke Off or something to that effect. The basic plot is there is this girl who could smoke a joint faster than anyone can roll them. Then the world's fastest roller challenged the girl to the smoke off. Yankee Stadium was rented out and every seat was filled to watch the spectacle. There's a huge pile of the finest marijuana minus all the stems and seeds. The contest lasted for a year and the guy ran out of weed, and the girl was still wanting more. So she decided to roll the guy and smoke him.

@joseadan13m

Жыл бұрын

Love his song “The Winner” a hit for Bobby Bare

@patrickambrose5372

Жыл бұрын

Never realised it was Shel who wrote this! I love watching the Dr Hook sessions on Shel's Houseboat, the best ever version of Carry Me Carrie. Thanks for the heads up.

@3482-h8c

Жыл бұрын

He also wrote cover of the Rolling Stone

@jackieknight8694

Ай бұрын

He wrote several of Loretta’s songs too.

It's amazing how many people listen to this song, take it seriously, and get offended. This song was not meant to be taken literally. It was tongue in cheek. It's amazing how many people don't get satire. I just love listening to the lyrics and laugh.

@19501960

9 жыл бұрын

Daisy Flowers Personally I don't know any woman who would consider this a serious song, they'd laugh in my face while I was makin the dinner.

@daisyflowers9334

9 жыл бұрын

Dee Em Too Funny Dee Em!...

@jennifursun3303

8 жыл бұрын

+Daisy Flowers you too have noticed how we have forgotten how to laugh at each other and ourselves unless there is sex and BLUE HUMOR involved. sad really sad

@daisyflowers9334

8 жыл бұрын

jennifur sun Spot On!... well with all this sensitivity training and now University safe places, in case a student feels offended or frightened by the free speech of another, it's no wonder we now have a generation of People, who can't chill, and laugh at themselves.

@crashburn3292

7 жыл бұрын

THANK YOU! I cannot believe people don't understand it's meant sarcastically! Just like the Goodbye Earl song by the Dixie Chix. Some people will always take things too seriously....

The irony and humor in this song is great! A true classic

@PeterKempka

7 ай бұрын

The hypocrisy and sentiment get me, hits pretty hard

I always thought this song was hilarious! My husband and I laugh. "Don't I warn you when you're getting fat?" He's lucky she's only leaving him. Lol!!

@patrickambrose5372

Жыл бұрын

Lol lol

Some. Of my co-workers and I use to sing this at work when we were bored. It made us feel good.

@7DOLLABEATS

4 жыл бұрын

Same

this song is badass, me an my wife of 23 years just laughed. great song

@pat1947100

6 жыл бұрын

Did you go later for grammar lessons?

@prodbrigi

4 жыл бұрын

@@pat1947100 >

Haha I remember when my dad got drunk and played this song in the house when he got into a fight with my mom

@pennykarn1965

4 жыл бұрын

And then your mom should play “I’m gonna hire me a wino” 😂

@sailaab

4 жыл бұрын

😲😆

@xblflixy7979

3 жыл бұрын

Smae

@xblflixy7979

3 жыл бұрын

Same

@stephaniehutchinson8609

3 жыл бұрын

Pppppplpllppll0plpllll

I love this song! I love the lyrics. I like that Tompall Glaser is singing. And the best is the guitar picking. Really great.

@extremeocd1184

2 жыл бұрын

I've heard this song for years......I'd imagine when it was actually released but, I have never I my life heard the name Tompall Glaser!!??? I'm 63 years young. How did I miss the artist that sang it? (Rhetorical question.)

@PeterKempka

7 ай бұрын

@@extremeocd1184 youngest looking 63 yr old ever 😃

We use to sing this song everyday on the bus on the way home... Jr High. And still sing it around the camp fire.

I LOVE this song. Being from the South, it is hysterical. I have been singing it for ...oh 40 years😎

@robertbyfield6565

Жыл бұрын

Me ''too''

@PeterKempka

7 ай бұрын

@@robertbyfield6565 no

@PeterKempka

7 ай бұрын

You should stop and take a breath, that's a long time to be singing 😬

My dad and us (siblings) used to sing this all the time in the car. Here's to a great man with a great sense of humor. Love and miss you dad

@PeterKempka

7 ай бұрын

He loves and misses you too, I talk to ghosts. 🙂

Ha, my parents actually insisted that this be played at their wedding. Nothing like some good humor to make the best day of life even better!

Of all the versions, this is the best. Thank you for posting.

My grandpa taught me this song camping many years ago and always makes me think of him. Thanks for uploading

I was at a bar in Houston in 1978 when this dude and his brother walked in and did this impromptu ...knock out...side splitting ...bring the house down song and I was just humbled by their thank ya mam, southern gentlemen chivalry. The women at the bar were the greatest sports and loved everything about them! Today’s country music is nothing but whining phony Hollywood Nashville politically correct snowflakes. Rest In Peace

@rosalynzahm9667

2 жыл бұрын

I like your snow flake description.😄

@doodahday8462

Жыл бұрын

I call it "Bubble Gum" country.

@tejaswoman

8 ай бұрын

I hear you. Those Toby Keith, Morgan Waller, Jason Aldean types pandering to the snowflakes to fit in with narrow-mindedness really _are_ annoying. I much prefer a progressive, humorously subversive song like this.

This is what we danced to in the in late "70' or so. Great times

Anyone wondering: it's written by Shel Silverstein and the original subtitle was "Male Chauvinist National Anthem". I found an original 45 record of this and it has that info on it

@jeffreyplumber1975

2 жыл бұрын

That name sounds familiar I know your right I know I heard that a long time ago

my grandpa used to sing this to me and we would dance around to it in the car. I really really miss him

@michaelflesher6670

Жыл бұрын

My grandpa on my mom's side of the family loved this song, I never met the guy he died of a heart attack in his favorite chair before I was born and adopted

My dad has sung this song since I was a child, and my children have also learnt it...love it

My grandfather always played this sitting around the camp fire being the big drunk he was, lost him in 2009’ I’m 18 years old now I could finally do the same, cheers papa, I miss you n love you

OMG I love this so much there aren't any words. I saw Tompall perform this in concert and you could tell he loved how we were all loving it and singing along, and to see him trying to pretend he really couldn't understand why she might be leaving him was just a scream.

@PeterKempka

7 ай бұрын

Is a real hoot yes 🙂

This was the first song I learned. Word to word. I was about 7. I prayed I wouldn't have a sister. Lol.I have 9 brothers. No sister!

this song should be re-released. it is just as great now, as it was way back when.

@MisterMikeTexas

Жыл бұрын

The snowflakes would have a fit.

@garysnow1475

Жыл бұрын

Hell we have KZread re-release it yourself pass it on!!

@tejaswoman

8 ай бұрын

​@@MisterMikeTexasyeah, those conservatives keep posting on the various videos of this song with comments along the lines of, "you could never get away with this song now" as if the song weren't _disapproving_ of sexism and self-centeredness, and therefore perfectly in line with today's progressive values. ❄ galore

@PeterKempka

7 ай бұрын

@@garysnow1475 do they officially announce themselves as conservatives or you just a liberal whiner? 🤣

@PeterKempka

7 ай бұрын

@@tejaswoman if we were liberals and didn't like it, we just cancel and move on, like nothing to see here, am I right? U know I am 🤩

The first time we heard this song was in the mid-late '70's when we were at Thousand Trails campground in SoCal and Drew (never did know his last name) sang this around the evening campfire -- awesome memories!!!!

@Tyrant2PointO

9 жыл бұрын

My grandpa and my dad's friend Walt always used to sing this at campfires; I just recently heard this on the radio and had the epiphany, "my God, that was a real song!!" Along with some Hank Sr.

@jimmieedwards8774

5 жыл бұрын

Grandma Flick Tom Paul glaser

This song always makes me laugh. Good humor and a fun song

I remember hearing this when I was a kid and find my self whistling it once in awile but till I actually sat here and read the lyrics WELL!!! its friggin hysterical

My mom used to play this song. Brings back memories. Great song!

@pointingdog7235

2 жыл бұрын

Must be great memories of a great time in your life with Mom. A friend of my Father's would start singing this at the fire when we were camping and it would piss his wife off.

@PeterKempka

7 ай бұрын

@@pointingdog7235 good story son. Good story. When you get out of diapers I'll learn ya a tinger two 😉

This song is fun and happy. Can anyone listen and not smile and move?

This song always got a giggle out of my sister. My ex was from New York City and was HIGHLY offended by it. My sister and her husband just celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary and both are still smiling. My ex still can't see the humor in the song. Oh well...

@blackholeentry3489

4 ай бұрын

Not everyone appreciates off-beat humor. Guess I read too many Mad magazines growing up!

My grandpa would sing the first two lines all the time and for the longest time I never knew what the rest of the song was😂 I'm glad I know now! Great song

I love the guitar pickin' in this song. It's the best. The song is funny, too.

@ralphlandress9165

8 жыл бұрын

SOUNDS LIKE A SLIDE ELECTRIC GUITAR==I LOVE IT==

Great old song!!!! Glad I found it and got the chance to listen to it again!! A big THANK YOU to whomever posted it!!!! I don't remember what year, nor decade, it was released but my late husband of 41 years and I would laugh everytime we heard it. It brings back alot of good old memories!!! See you again Jim when it's my time for God to call me home!! Until then, take care of our furbaby that joined you in March. I miss that baby boy something awful!!! Love you Jim and JJ!!!

@PeterKempka

7 ай бұрын

You come back every few years to comment, how sweet of you

@extremeocd1184

7 ай бұрын

@PeterKempka first, I'm not sure what you mean by that and second, my comment couldn't have been 2 years ago since my husband hasn't even been gone 2 years and my furbaby passed away 8 months ago.

This song reminds of me an old scoutmaster of mine, and a Colonel in the USMC. He was so brutal to me for acting up, but we got close, our families became best friends. He loved singing this song. I remember he bought a Harley and wanted to go on a road trip one day. Someone on the highway didn't secure their boat to the trailer right, and it bounced off and killed him, once of his first rides. Broke all of our hearts. RIP sir.

@pointingdog7235

2 жыл бұрын

OMG loss of a great friend and a great man. Can you imagine what he would have done to the individual who had lacked the common sense to secure their boat? Semper Fi.

@kellystauffer8487

Жыл бұрын

I'm so sorry for your loss.

@aletaboyette9634

Жыл бұрын

Sorry for the loss, but your memories will live on

I love this song. I play it for my husband, and it makes him be good for awhile.

@PeterKempka

7 ай бұрын

🤣 good/husband =oxymoron with a side of extra moron 😉

Me too. My partner gave it to me when we split up. I was heart broken but I fell about laughing and missed him even more for his sense of humor.

grandpa always played me this song❤️ told me if a guy ever said these things then not to marry him!

Great memory of this coming on the radio and conversations faded out. My grandfather and I start listening and hes like I'd leave before the log

I remember my grandparents use to play this song and i never got past the beans part, decided to play it roughly 4 years ago and got to the "and come and tell me why you're leaving me" part, was a good laugh.

Old childhood memories of this song all flowing back.. so funny! Thank you!

It's International Women's Day. Perfect time to play this.

@tinawilliams3034

4 жыл бұрын

uno reverse card

@karaa7595

3 жыл бұрын

😂

@joanneg7646

3 жыл бұрын

👧🏻😉🔥

@daisyflowers9334

3 жыл бұрын

😂😆

I heard this song way back in 1982, my husband, then my boyfriend, and his brother played it for me, and all I could do was laugh, boy did I have a belly laugh that day-what a song-cave man song I titled it. All good, just a funny song

I grew up singing this song while both my parents were playing their guitars! LOLOLOL!!! That was some great memories! 🤗

Play this song everyday, helps me to unwind from a hectic shift at the hospital!!!

I remember this song well, it is still great!

@geoffbrazel9156

4 жыл бұрын

Shel was a brilliant song writer. Up there with the best. Rip mate

Tomball and the Glaser were fantastic

Shel Silverstein was a genius who wrote songs many songs made famous by others including "A boy named Sue", "The Unicorn", a bunch by Dr. Hook including "The Cover of the Rolling Stone" and my favorite "the Ballad of Lucy Jordan". My kids grew up on his poems (in book and CD).

@MisterMikeTexas

Жыл бұрын

I think he also wrote "Sylvia's Mother", another Dr. Hook hit.

I was in a play in 1994 playing a mythological character and the director wanted me to enter with a BBQ grill, grilling stuff and singing a "barbeque song". This was the only song I could think of.

@RonJohn63

5 жыл бұрын

What in the hell is a barbecue song?

This reminds me of my dad till he died it is the only song he’ll listen to I miss him so much

I was 4 years old when I started singing this song!🤠 💝

Love this song !! It's funny and brings back great memories !!!!!

Love this song...so hilarious! And real old fashioned country music.

I love this song..when me and my husband were dating he played this for me...we laughed so hard...that was almost 13 yrs ago...we still love to listen to it!

This song played on the radio endlessly back then.

The perfect relationship song. Every relationship should aspire to be this great

❤ my mom used to sing this all the time.

2020 and just remembering this , still funny and reminds me of some guys I knew 🤣😂

OMG Summer of 1975 working near Banff at Storm Mountain Lodge and having "CKPC YEE HAW Your Rodeo Radio in Calgary" running in the kitchen! It is a complete sonic flashback...

MY STEP DADDY PLAYED THIS SONG WHEN I WAS GROWIN UP SO WHY AM I PUTTIN UP WITH IT NOW ,DONT MEN GROW UP BUT LOVE THE SONG1959

@richardkronberg4925

3 жыл бұрын

Great classic.

I can’t believe it’s 2021 and I just learned this song was written by Shel Silverstein

My friend and I listened to this song while we were in high school. "come and tell me why you're leaving me" Gee, let me see...

This song was written by Shel Silberstein! Tompall Glaser's performance is great!

I decided to bring back some nostalgia in my life. So, I decided to check out the first three seasons of the original The Muppet Show. Season 1 Episode 15, starred Candice Bergen. The first act of the show had Candice performing the lyrics of this song while the hillbilly Muppets were playing. It was a perfect combination which made it extremely funny.

So back in the day. Graduation from Junior college they really didn't have any entertainment. Band director knew me and I played guitar around so ask me if I would put together a presentation. Had about three days to throw a band together. Put another log on the fire is one of the songs we did for them.

holy crap lol i use to listen to this as a child and sing it with my granny.

I absolutely love this crazy song.

Reminds me of the old joke. “Honey, go get me a screwdriver.” If she replies “standard, Philips, or asks which vodka?,” then you know you have the right gal.

I love this song! Especially since the first time I have heard it was yesterday (international women's day) I just thought it was hilarious!

@richardkronberg4925

3 жыл бұрын

It’s the only day I give my wife the day off from cooking! I hope she realizes how lucky she is!

Reminds me of deer hunting in Union county SC, being so hungover on the ride home. No women no kids no responsibility... Just you and your buddies.

Brings back memories of the past 🇦🇺

Jesus sarks.. I'm bloody freezing, fire on me thinks🔥🔥🔥

My god, my grandpa used to say to my gran "Cook me up some bacon and some beans" and she'd say "well put another log on the fire Alfie" and i never realised it was a song god, i'm glad i heard this haha

good ol song,, growing up with 70's parents style.

Brilliant lyrics and great tune! R.I.P., bro.

I had three older sisters and my dad never was mean to my mom but he used to play this tune to my mom to play the piano oh boy

good song I grew up listening to this song.

We all loved it in the 70s. We knew sarcasm.. and thought it a hoot! 😂

Written by Shel Silverstein... Good Ol' Uncle Shelby!

Heard it once...had to find it to listen and laugh until my head hurts.

I remember the first time I heard this song. My ex husband sang it. I really like it.

LMAO! for years I have only known the first line thanks to my dad. This is so one of those songs he'd find hysterical

Love it just played it for the wife we got a chuckle

Love this song. Just great.

Look up Shel Silverstein - he was a neighbor of my friend in Sausalito ... Freaking at The Freaker's Ball, Album. Song: Sarah Sylvia Cynthia Stout would not take the garbage out .

I used lie my wife ,about liking country music,in deed I do !I also loved her!

To people getting offended by the song: It's a joke about men expecting women to do everything for them, then trying to figure out why she's leaving him. It's not meant to be taken seriously, so just imagine it like Weird Al Yankervoic's songs. They're made for comedy, not to be taken seriously XD

@karaa7595

3 жыл бұрын

Meant to be humorous about a certain type of man who actually does exist.

@daisyflowers9334

3 жыл бұрын

Exactly! Thank you CraftyMaelyss

Put another log on the fire, put on the bacon and the beans!!! Gene Edds Nenana,Alaska

This song pairs well with Mac Davis's It's Hard To Be Humble.

@somedude2630

3 жыл бұрын

Oh yesss... you’re a savant

@melonydorman9780

3 жыл бұрын

I was just listening to that song when I thought of this one LOL

@extremeocd1184

2 жыл бұрын

And for the opposite sex......Shania Twain's "Any Man Of Mine" Love all of them!!!!

GREAT SONG WELL DONE

this song was a hit when i worked at wwcm, brazili the countrey giant!!!!!!!!!! oh, life was simple, and good, back then.

This man was ahead of his time. The punchline makes every one of my female friends crack up.