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treky · 08-16-2019, 02:36 AM

what lyrics in theme songs have you thought were right but you've found out you've had them wrong?
I always though that, in the GREEN ACRES theme when Lisa sings "Neeew York is where I'd rather stay..." when the show first aired in the 60s I thought it was "Nooo, York is where I'd rather stay..."
And in THE BRADY BUNCH theme when they sing "Here's the story...of a man named Brady..." back when the show first aired in the early 70s I thought they sang "Here's the story...of Adam Brady..."

DJM77 · 08-16-2019, 04:52 PM

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Originally Posted by treky

I always though that, in the GREEN ACRES theme when Lisa sings "Neeew York is where I'd rather stay..." when the show first aired in the 60s I thought it was "Nooo, York is where I'd rather stay..."

Up until a few months ago I always thought that she said "I swear" instead of "Times Square."

DJM77 · 08-16-2019, 04:54 PM

The Parkers
Misheard Lyric: Ooh, that's boring!
Actual Lyric: Ooh, let's party!

stevea · 08-17-2019, 09:59 PM

The Flintstones - Thru the courtesy of something-or-other.

treky · 08-18-2019, 12:49 AM

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Originally Posted by stevea

The Flintstones - Thru the courtesy of something-or-other.

it's "through the courtesy of Freds two feet"

Bonniegirl · 08-18-2019, 01:04 AM

Two from Gilligan's Island

If not for the courage of the fearless crew
the Minnow would be lost.
The Minnow would be lost.

When I was little I thought it was "The Middle would be lost"!

And in the closing theme :

So this is the tale of our castaways,
they're here for a long, long time.
They'll have to make the best of things,
it's an uphill climb.

Instead of" it's an uphill climb" , I thought it was" It's enough to cry" !

1960'sTVfan · 08-18-2019, 03:40 PM

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Originally Posted by stevea

The Flintstones - Thru the courtesy of something-or-other.

LOL, I used to think they were singing- "through the courtesy of Pretzel Pete".

I used to say to myself- "Who the hell is Pretzel Pete?"

Steve_uk · 08-18-2019, 04:32 PM

For decades I thought they were singing: "I know this march is true.."
https://youtu.be/AR8D2yqgQ1U

Wavy · 08-23-2019, 01:37 PM

"Diff'rent Strokes" theme: I thought the line was: "They got nothing but their dreams." But, it's "They got nothin' but their jeans" !!!

KurtfromPitts · 08-28-2019, 10:53 AM

Re: The Flintstones, I thought the lyrics were "Rudolph, courtesy of friends to meet".

MA · 08-28-2019, 10:59 AM

Good Times:

Misheard Lyric:
Hangin' in a jivin'

Original Lyric:
Hangin' in a chow line

Babalu · 08-31-2019, 05:40 AM

To this day, I can't understand what he's saying. It sounds like "I'm gonna get some braggets, and some rolls and reezamizing..."

1960'sTVfan · 08-31-2019, 10:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Babalu

To this day, I can't understand what he's saying. It sounds like "I'm gonna get some braggets, and some rolls and reezamizing..."

Yep the lyrics of The Bill Cosby Show theme are mostly incomprehensible.

MA · 09-26-2019, 11:28 AM

Gilligan's Island

Misheard Lyrics:
On Charlotte desert isle
Original Lyrics:
...uncharted desert isle

DJM77 · 11-18-2019, 09:04 PM

Gimme A Break (seasons 1 & 2 theme)
Misheard Lyric: Hold hands and sing!
Actual Lyric: For heaven's sake!

08-16-2019, 02:36 AM	#1
treky star trek fan Eternal Member Forum Fanatic Join Date: Feb 25, 2002 Location: Conshohocken, pennsylvania Posts: 14,490	Misheard/Mistaken Theme Song Lyrics what lyrics in theme songs have you thought were right but you've found out you've had them wrong? I always though that, in the GREEN ACRES theme when Lisa sings "Neeew York is where I'd rather stay..." when the show first aired in the 60s I thought it was "Nooo, York is where I'd rather stay..." And in THE BRADY BUNCH theme when they sing "Here's the story...of a man named Brady..." back when the show first aired in the early 70s I thought they sang "Here's the story...of Adam Brady..."
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08-28-2019, 10:53 AM	#10
KurtfromPitts Member Senior Member Join Date: Feb 10, 2006 Location: Carnegie PA Posts: 1,530	Re: The Flintstones, I thought the lyrics were "Rudolph, courtesy of friends to meet".
	Last edited by KurtfromPitts; 02-08-2023 at 11:40 AM. Reason: Mistakenly added extra words.

08-28-2019, 10:59 AM	#11
MA Member Moderator Forum Idol Join Date: May 20, 2017 Location: New Hampshire Posts: 127,094	Good Times: Misheard Lyric: Hangin' in a jivin' Original Lyric: Hangin' in a chow line
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08-31-2019, 05:40 AM	#12
Babalu Member Forum 4000 Club Member Join Date: Jun 22, 2014 Posts: 4,779	To this day, I can't understand what he's saying. It sounds like "I'm gonna get some braggets, and some rolls and reezamizing..."
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08-16-2019, 04:54 PM	#3
DJM77 Member Forum Veteran Join Date: May 15, 2001 Location: Missouri Posts: 5,552	The Parkers Misheard Lyric: Ooh, that's boring! Actual Lyric: Ooh, let's party!

08-17-2019, 09:59 PM	#4
stevea 22 Years On Sitcoms Moderator Forum Legend Join Date: Aug 13, 2003 Location: Indy Posts: 44,161	The Flintstones - Thru the courtesy of something-or-other.

08-18-2019, 01:04 AM	#6
Bonniegirl AKA Hazel Horvath Forum Addict Join Date: Jul 10, 2014 Posts: 65,398	Two from Gilligan's Island If not for the courage of the fearless crew the Minnow would be lost. The Minnow would be lost. When I was little I thought it was "The Middle would be lost"! And in the closing theme : So this is the tale of our castaways, they're here for a long, long time. They'll have to make the best of things, it's an uphill climb. Instead of" it's an uphill climb" , I thought it was" It's enough to cry" !

08-18-2019, 04:32 PM	#8
Steve_uk Member Forum Veteran Join Date: Jun 29, 2012 Location: Manchester UK Posts: 5,803	For decades I thought they were singing: "I know this march is true.." https://youtu.be/AR8D2yqgQ1U

08-23-2019, 01:37 PM	#9
Wavy Member Occasional Poster Join Date: Sep 16, 2017 Location: Trumbull, CT Posts: 94	"Diff'rent Strokes" theme: I thought the line was: "They got nothing but their dreams." But, it's "They got nothin' but their jeans" !!!

09-26-2019, 11:28 AM	#14
MA Member Moderator Forum Idol Join Date: May 20, 2017 Location: New Hampshire Posts: 127,094	Gilligan's Island Misheard Lyrics: On Charlotte desert isle Original Lyrics: ...uncharted desert isle

11-18-2019, 09:04 PM	#15
DJM77 Member Forum Veteran Join Date: May 15, 2001 Location: Missouri Posts: 5,552	Gimme A Break (seasons 1 & 2 theme) Misheard Lyric: Hold hands and sing! Actual Lyric: For heaven's sake!