Paul Hicks - Kettle of Fish Lyrics

Think I'm gonna fix that fence, gonna make it straight and true
I'm not much for mending fences but I'll see what I can do
It's been down for so long now, guess nothin' cared for never stays
It's gonna need a lot of work but I'll fix it one of these days

Any fool can open his mouth and make a wish
But when it comes to putting words into action it's a whole different kettle of fish

There's a story 'bout a wealthy man
Who went on a journey one day
Left money with three of his people
And said 'Mind it while I'm away'
Well, two of them came back with interest
And the boss was very pleased
The third sat on his ass and did nothin'
So he found himself out on his knees ('Cause)

Any fool can open his mouth and make a wish
But when it comes to putting words into action it's a whole different kettle of fish

I think I'm gonna write a song, get it down before I lose it
Ain't nothin' but a simple tune still maybe somebody can use it
'Cause when I listen to my heart it tells me all I need to know
Sure would be a waste of a lifetime if I don't have nothin' to show so

Any fool can open his mouth and make a wish
But when it comes to putting words into action it's a whole different kettle of fish
You know that any fool can open his mouth and make a wish
But when it comes to putting words into action it's a whole different kettle of fish
Well it's a different kettle of fish
You know it's a different kettle of fish