Tonart: E major•
Intro 1
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Verse 1
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I met a nice old man today, oh,
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yes, oh, and he sure had a lot to say, a good long time ago.
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I've led a soldier's occupation, oh, yes, oh,
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in every part of this big nation, a good long time ago.
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I've seen the world and roamed its placed, oh, yes,
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oh. I guess I've been in a million places, a good long time ago.
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But there are times when soldiering gets lonely,
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you long for friendly company.
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So when you find an unfamiliar city,
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here's advice that always worked for me.
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When your train gets into town, oh, yes, oh,
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just make a bee line to the pound, a good long time ago.
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Don't just wander helter- skelter, oh, yes, oh,
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seek the nearest animal shelter, a good long time ago.
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You soon will find the truest of companions.
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A little dog can melt a heart of stone.
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Just when you think you're up a dreary canyon,
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a puppy's love can bring you close to home.
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Find a store and buy some twine, oh, yes,
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oh. Now tie the doggie to the line, a good long time ago.
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Thus prepared for any weather, oh, yes,
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oh. Dog and man will stand together, a good long time ago.
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For mothers warn their daughters of the dangers
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of soldiers in their quest for girls.
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Never, never speak to strangers unless
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their from the canine world.
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A sweet young maid in passing by, oh, yes, oh,
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saw my smile but made no reply, a good long time ago.
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The puppy fixed his gaze upon her, oh, yes, oh,
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two steps more and she was a goner, a good long time ago.
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The sands of time have swept away the heart aches,
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the tears, the parting, and the pain.
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The pup I gave her for a keep sake will always remind
me of what's her name (what's her name?)
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