Discover the story of the song > Ole Slew Foot – Johnny Horton

The song tells the story of a big bear that has been causing trouble on the mountain. The protagonist warns others to be careful and get their rifles, as the bear has taken a pig and is on the loose. The bear is likened to the protagonist, who has bees producing honey, but the bear ends up taking it all. In the end, the protagonist and others plan to chase and catch the bear in the winter when it has nowhere to go.