Lyrics

What would John Hartford have to say
If I told him I was quittin’ my job today?
What would John have to say
If I told him I was quittin’ my job today?
Banjo gonna help when money runs low
But money’s no good without your banjo
Banjo gonna help when money runs low
But money’s no good without your banjo
What would John Hartford have to say
If he were up on the hill today?
What would John have to say
If he were up on the hill today?
Tonight we’re gonna boogie, tonight we’re gonna boogie
Tonight we’re gonna boogie, gonna boogie all night
Tonight we’re gonna boogie, tonight we’re gonna boogie
Tonight we’re gonna boogie, gonna boogie all night

What would John Hartford have to say
If he talked to hip kids today?
What would have to say
If he talked to hip kids today?
Don’t leave your records, don’t leave your records
Don’t leave your records in the sun
Don’t leave your records, don’t leave your records
Don’t leave your records in the sun
What would John Hartford have to say
If he were writing this song today?
What would John have to say
If he were writing this song today?
It’s for myself I sing and play
If you like it, that’s icing on the cake
It’s for myself I sing and play
If you like it, that’s icing on the cake

What would John Hartford have to say
If he came out to Bean each May?
What would John have to say
If he came out to Bean each May?
Rude Dog Hill’s where the party’s at
Didn’t know why I went ‘til I got back
Rude Dog Hill’s where the party’s at
Didn’t know why I went ‘til I got back
What would John Hartford have to say
If he were here with us today?
What would John have to say
If he were here with us today?
Thank you for this fine tribute
Man I shoulda wore my birthday suit
Thank you for this fine tribute
Man I shoulda wore my birthday suit