The Ballad Of Brer Rabbit B. Sheffield - Copyright 2007 - (from the album) Journal on the Shelf Ol’, Brer Rabbit Never could kick the habit He’s got a monkey on his back Something’ that he sure do like   And ol’ Brer Bear Hated that skinny hare He got the fellows all down at the station And they set up a sting operation   Now, Brer Fox got the word He heard it from a little bird He said, “now, y’all know this ain’t funny, That bunny rabbit owes me money!” Im gonna buddy up with ol’ Brer Bear Just to make sure I get my share Now Brer Rabbit, tried to fight but the Tar Baby held on tight And it looked like he met his match At the edge of a briar patch    The sweet little codependent Was a witness for the defendant She said, “Have mercy won’t you please?” “That rabbit’s got a social disease!” But the fat judge banged his hammer He said, “I’m sendin’ him off to the slammer (Oh no!)    Ol Brer Rabbit, He’s never gonna kick the habit He paid the judge off with fives and tens And now he’s back in the briar patch again *He was born and bred in the briar patch *Born and bred in the briar patch. (Back to Lyrics List)