Little minnows in the river : kingfish in the deep blue sea Lord I got a gang of women : trying to get a chance with me You may think it's all right : but baby doll can't you see Now you know doggone well : you are getting out of place with me I will play kingfish : if you act just like the minnows do In case old Tampa Red should flutter : don't you be ashamed to shoo Now I'm a kingfish papa : and I know what kind of bait to choose That's why so many women : crying those kingfish blues