Oh, Yes, Oh!

Lyrics

[Verse 1] I met a nice old man today, oh, yes, oh And he sure had a lot to say, a good long time ago "I've led a soldier's occupation, oh, yes, oh In every part of this big nation, a good long time ago I've seen the world and roamed its spaces, oh, yes, oh I guess I've been in a million places, a good long time ago" [Chorus 1] "But there are times when soldiering gets lonely You long for friendly company So when you find an unfamiliar city Here's advice that always worked for me" [Verse 2] "When your train gets into town, oh, yes, oh Just make a bee line for the pound, a good long time ago Don't just wander helter-skelter, oh, yes, oh Seek the nearest animal shelter, a good long time ago" [Chorus 2] "You soon will find the truest of companions A little dog can melt a heart of stone Just when you think you're up a dreary canyon A puppy's love can bring you close to home" [Verse 3] "Find a store and buy some twine, oh, yes, oh Now, tie the doggie to the line, a good long time ago Thus prepared for any weather, oh, yes, oh Dog and man will stand together, a good long time ago" [Chorus 3] "For mothers warn their daughters of the dangers Of soldiers in their quest for girls Never, never speak to strangers Unless their from the canine world" [Verse 4] A sweet young maid in passing by, oh, yes, oh Saw my smile but made no reply, a good long time ago The puppy fixed his gaze upon her, oh, yes, oh Two steps more and she was a goner, a good long time ago [Chorus 4] The sands of time have swept away the heartaches The tears, the parting, and the pain The little pup I gave her for a keepsake Will always remind me of what's her name (what's her name?)