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I met a nice old man today, oh, 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, 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, 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, you long for friendly company.
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So when you find an unfamiliar city, here's advice that always worked for me.
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When your train gets into town, oh, yes, oh, 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, seek the nearest animal shelter, a good long time ago.
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You soon will find the truest of companions. A little dog can melt a heart of stone.
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Just when you think you're up a dreary canyon, a puppy's love can bring you close to home.
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Find a store and buy some twine, oh, yes, oh. Now tie the doggie to the line, a good long time ago.
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Thus prepared for any weather, oh, yes, oh. Dog and man will stand together, a good long time ago.
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For mothers warn their daughters of the dangers of soldiers in their quest for girls.
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Never, never speak to strangers unless their from the canine world.
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A sweet young maid in passing by, oh, yes, oh, 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, 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, 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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| Dave Guard/Gretchen Guard |
