The Dog Song
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D G D
I'd much rather have frog in my throat then a porcipine
A D G
stuck to my face I'd much rather have a bug in my
D A D
ear then a dog makin' love to my leg
A girl asks you home to meet Mommy and Daddy she say's
A
she thinks that youre nice but there's trouble ahead and
you'll wish you were dead if you don't take this friendly
D
advice
D A D A
Don't pet the dog don't pet him whatever you do 'cause
A7
he aint been fixed and he knows some tricks that will sure
D A D D7
make a fool out of you don't pet the dog he gets it
G A
confused with romance just leave him alone or the next
D
thing you know he'll be asking your ankle to dance
G D
you say it's o.k. try to push him away whats's his
A D G
name does he sit up and beg you try to be cool but
D E A
you look like a fool with a dog makin' love to your leg
D A D
Don't pet the dog he'll boo-boo all over your
A
shoes 'cause he aint been fixed and he knows some
A7 D
tricks that will sure make a fool out of you
D A D D7 G
don't pet the dog he gets it confused with romance
A
just leave him alone or the next thing you know
D
he'll be asking your ankle to dance
D A D
don't pet the dog
How to play The Dog Song
Use the controls above to change the key and text size. Follow the highlighted chords while listening, then practice each section slowly before playing at the original tempo.
What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is D. You can transpose without leaving the page.
Can I play it on guitar or keyboard?
Yes. The chord progression works on acoustic guitar, electric guitar and keyboard. Adapt the voicings to your instrument and level.