Why did....????

Mama say "Don't go near that river"?
( I will accept a variety of answers)

And don't go hanging around old Catfish John

I think that's it by the funny man the late Johnny Russell. I was sorta thinking about Sammy Kershaw's song "Don't Go Near The Water" too. great question Caveman

There be chickens and coons in there son they will get you.