My Pet Shadow

My pet shadow is so easy to care for

Never barks, never bites at strangers ankles

Tilt of the head when he's playful

Tail ‘tween the legs when the moment’s shameful

Play dead… Good boy…

Hide under the table at the first sign of a scuffle

Better to bury your bones than try to muzzle up them troubles

Howl at the moon to yourself while the world sleeps on

My pet shadow’s chasing his tail around again

‘round that old familiar pen, man he’s seen better days

My pet shadow’s chasing the chipmunks in his head

Yeah, we’re doin’ just fine on our own, just me and my pet shadow

He’s not what you call the life of the party

Little mangy and maybe some mental problems

Shedding and slobbering but trust me

He’s loyal to a fault and he comes when you call him

Lay down… Good boy…

Won’t find no assurance on no veterinary’s table

It’ll keep ya breathin’ but you get what you pay for

Limping along with your heart worms burrowing down

My pet shadow’s chasing his tail around again

‘round that old familiar pen, man he’s seen better days

My pet shadow’s chasing the chipmunks in his head

Yeah, we’re doin’ just fine on our own, just me and my pet shadow

Oh, heel boy!

My pet shadow’s chasing his tail around again

‘round that old familiar pen, man he’s seen better days

My pet shadow’s chasing the chipmunks in his head

Yeah, we’re doin’ just fine on our own, just me and my pet shadow

Scratch the fleas off of your back, now go and fetch the stick.

You ain’t never gonna get no cookie 'til you learn some better tricks.

No matter what you do, the only way you are gonna get pet

Is to sit and beg. You best put down that leg!

There's a good dog. See you tomorrow. My pet shadow.

My pet shadow.

Woof.