THE MISHEARD:
There's a bathroom on the right
| Real Lyric | There's a bad moon on the rise |
| Artist | Creedence Clearwater Revival (Click for more) |
| Song | Bad Moon Rising (Click for more) |
Media
The story:
I was at a party and someone asked where the bathroom was.
Instead of just answering, I sang the words "there's a bathroom
on the right." Everyone burst out laughing, and it wasn't until
someone explained it to me that I realized I had been completely
wrong for five years.
| Submitted by | Anonymous |
| Submitted on | 10/01/1997 12:00 AM |
| Age it happened | 21 |
| Age you realized | --- |
| Better than original? | Yes |
| Convinced others you were right? | Yes |
| Was partying involved? | No |
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My Mother used to think that was the way the song went! My Dad made fun of her all the time! Hilarious!
PhillyBob Sep 27, 2009 1:49 pm
my husband always sang it like that to be funny (and it was the first time b/c i had never heard it before) according to him it is a well established misquote. in 2008 we went to see john fogerty and he actually sang it that way one time and even pointed to the right!!! We both rolled!!!! The Revival tour...good concert-great seats.
kysteelerja Sep 19, 2009 8:37 pm
It could also be misunderstood as "There's a baboon on the ride", as in a ride at an amusement park.
WalrusGumbel Jun 11, 2009 10:14 pm
I guess you would be in for nasty weather if this guy is searching that bad for a bathroom.
JMonkey Apr 20, 2009 11:12 am
my dad thought the same thing for many years.lol
stevenskat Mar 29, 2009 1:34 pm
Even though I know the real words, I like this version better, too.
shortstop Feb 22, 2009 2:56 am
Strangely enough, CCR did use "There's a bathroom on the right!" in one gig. I guess they needed a little joke.
Bulkdarthdan Jan 10, 2009 7:50 pm
This is a very common mishearing
Debbie Jan 07, 2009 6:20 pm
I thought that's what it was for the longest time too!
netters Dec 09, 2008 5:07 pm
my ex-stepdad used to sing it this way jokingly ( he knew the real words..lol) i thought he was serious so i always sang it that way until igot seriously laughed at for it was very confused why everyone thought it was so funny.... then it was explained to me...
yeahme Nov 26, 2008 6:37 pm
I always thought it was "There's a bedroom on the right"
SupaStar Nov 11, 2008 3:58 pm
Apparently, "Weird Al" Yankevic thought this was a keeper, too, since he recorded a parody of "Bad Moon Rising" to this effect!
drruth82 Sep 25, 2008 12:58 pm
I think this is hilarious. It's my favourite.
eandrews Sep 01, 2008 5:28 am
Who DOESN'T hear it that way? Makes much more sense.
Robert Jul 23, 2008 2:04 pm
