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Johnny Cash Foolish Questions Lyrics
Total views: 1 time this week / Rating: 7.77/10 [22 votes]Album: Bootleg, Vol. 2 : From Memphis to Hollywood / Original Release Date: 2011-02-18Genre: CountrySong Duration: 3 min 08 sec
Foolish Questions
Johnny Cash
Johnny Cash
JOHNNY CASH
- Foolish Questions LyricsNow you've all heard foolish questions and no doubt you've wondered why
Some person will ask a foolish question and expect a sensible reply
Like when you take your girl some candy, say maybe just after tea
You notice how she'll grab it and then she'll say, "Is this for me?"
Foolish questions, you can answer when you can
"No, I bought this candy for your Ma or Pa, or for John, the hired hand
I just thought you'd like to see it, now I'm gonna take it away"
Now wasn't that a foolish question? You'll hear 'em ev'ry day
And then most every morning, there is someone `round the place
Who sees you take the shaving brush and lather up your face
And as you give the razor a preliminary wave
This fool will walk up and ask you, "Are you gonna take a shave?"
Foolish questions, your answer is I hope
"No, I ain't prepared for shavin', I just like the taste of soap
I kinda like to take the shaving brush and paint myself this way"
Now wasn't that a foolish question? You'll hear 'em ev'ry day
Now then there's this fella who meets you on your way
And asks you why your all dressed up and listens while you say
That you just been returning from the funeral of poor old Uncle Ned
As soon as you have told him, he will say, "Is Ned dead?"
Foolish questions, you might as well reply
"No, he thought he'd have the funeral now, then later on he'd die
You know Ned was always so original, he wanted it that way"
Now wasn't that a foolish question? You'll hear 'em ev'ry day
Now suppose the elevator guy should forget to close the door
And you should tumble down, oh say forty-seven floors
And when you reach the bottom and you're lying there inert
Some fool will stick his head down the shaft and holler, "Are you hurt?"
Foolish questions, your dying words are
"No, I was in an awful hurry and that elevator's just too slow
Usually saves a lot of time you know, comin' down this way"
Now wasn't that a foolish question? You'll hear 'em ev'ry day
That was a foolish question, you'll hear 'em ev'ry day
Some person will ask a foolish question and expect a sensible reply
Like when you take your girl some candy, say maybe just after tea
You notice how she'll grab it and then she'll say, "Is this for me?"
Foolish questions, you can answer when you can
"No, I bought this candy for your Ma or Pa, or for John, the hired hand
I just thought you'd like to see it, now I'm gonna take it away"
Now wasn't that a foolish question? You'll hear 'em ev'ry day
And then most every morning, there is someone `round the place
Who sees you take the shaving brush and lather up your face
And as you give the razor a preliminary wave
This fool will walk up and ask you, "Are you gonna take a shave?"
Foolish questions, your answer is I hope
"No, I ain't prepared for shavin', I just like the taste of soap
I kinda like to take the shaving brush and paint myself this way"
Now wasn't that a foolish question? You'll hear 'em ev'ry day
Now then there's this fella who meets you on your way
That you just been returning from the funeral of poor old Uncle Ned
As soon as you have told him, he will say, "Is Ned dead?"
Foolish questions, you might as well reply
"No, he thought he'd have the funeral now, then later on he'd die
You know Ned was always so original, he wanted it that way"
Now wasn't that a foolish question? You'll hear 'em ev'ry day
Now suppose the elevator guy should forget to close the door
And you should tumble down, oh say forty-seven floors
And when you reach the bottom and you're lying there inert
Some fool will stick his head down the shaft and holler, "Are you hurt?"
Foolish questions, your dying words are
"No, I was in an awful hurry and that elevator's just too slow
Usually saves a lot of time you know, comin' down this way"
Now wasn't that a foolish question? You'll hear 'em ev'ry day
That was a foolish question, you'll hear 'em ev'ry day
Facts about Foolish Questions
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Foolish Questions is written by Arthur Smith.
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It is first released on February 18, 2011 as part of Johnny Cash's album "Bootleg, Vol. 2 : From Memphis to Hollywood" which includes 50 tracks in total. This song is the 48th track on this album.
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When we search for the deeper meaning hidden within the lines, Johnny Cash’s “Foolish Questions” is a witty and funny way of illuminating the absurdity of the daily life questions and pushing the silliness of certain questions to the extreme with scenarios. Lyrics of foolish questions mainly talk about reflection, social commentary, angst, anger, and joy. On the other hand, the song highlights the need for one to get annoyed with the trivial questions and to respond to them in a sarcastic and humorous way. The lyrics do contain some humor that is slightly off color along with references that might not be appropriate for all ages. The content though not graphic is such that very young ones might need to be guided by their parents because of the humor and situations used.
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Foolish Questions falls under the genre Country.
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Foolish Questions song length is 3 minutes and 08 seconds.
Who wrote Foolish Questions lyrics?
Foolish Questions is written by Arthur Smith.
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When was Foolish Questions released?
It is first released on February 18, 2011 as part of Johnny Cash's album "Bootleg, Vol. 2 : From Memphis to Hollywood" which includes 50 tracks in total. This song is the 48th track on this album.
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What is the meaning behind Foolish Questions lyrics?
When we search for the deeper meaning hidden within the lines, Johnny Cash’s “Foolish Questions” is a witty and funny way of illuminating the absurdity of the daily life questions and pushing the silliness of certain questions to the extreme with scenarios. Lyrics of foolish questions mainly talk about reflection, social commentary, angst, anger, and joy. On the other hand, the song highlights the need for one to get annoyed with the trivial questions and to respond to them in a sarcastic and humorous way. The lyrics do contain some humor that is slightly off color along with references that might not be appropriate for all ages. The content though not graphic is such that very young ones might need to be guided by their parents because of the humor and situations used.
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Which genre is Foolish Questions?
Foolish Questions falls under the genre Country.
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How long is the song Foolish Questions?
Foolish Questions song length is 3 minutes and 08 seconds.
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Songwriter(s): Arthur Smith
Record Label(s): This compilation (P) 2011 Sony Music Entertainment
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