Sally Cantrell worked behind the bar

Had a wavin' rebel flag tattooed on her arm

She called everybody honey

That came walkin' through her door



She was known for puttin' things just the way they were

She called 'em like she saw 'em without smoothin' fur

When it comes to woman torubles

Nobody said it better than her no sir



If the fish ain't bitin'

If the fish ain't bitin'

Well now don't go gettin' shook

Honey take a look

What kinda bait you got on the hook



With that low smokey voice I can she her Lord

Breakin' up fights over Chevys and Fords

With that motherly broomstick logic

No man can ignore



But on the subject of love she gave good advice

And everybody listened without thinkin' twice

And she swore when she said it

Without blinkin' an eye oh my



If the fish ain't bitin'

If the fish ain't bitin'

Well now don't go gettin' shook

Honey take a look

What kinda bait you got on the hook



So if you're down on your luck and all you can say is

You should've seen the one I let get away

Well maybe all you need is a change in your strategy yes indeed



If the fish ain't bitin'

If the fish ain't bitin'

Well now don't go gettin' shook

Honey take a look

What kinda bait you got on the hook