Small fry, struttin' by the pool room Small fry, should be in the school room My my, put down that cigarette You ain't a grown-up high and mighty yet Small fry, dancin' for a penny Small fry, countin' up how many My my, just listen to me You ain't the biggest catfish in the sea You practice peckin' all day long to some old radio song Oh yes, oh yes, oh yes You better listen to your Paw and someday practice the law And then you'll be a real success, yes Small fry, kissed the neighbor's daughter Small fry, should stay in shallow water Seems I should take you cross my knee You ain't the biggest catfish in the sea You got your feet all soakin' wet, you'll be the d**h of me yet Oh me, oh my, small fry