Pappa left when I was two
Mamma persevered
Worked her hands right to the bone
Never shed a tear.
But when I left our tin roof shack
To say my first: “I do”
Mama sat me down to talk
And what she said rang true:

(CHORUS)

If you want Truth
Read it in the Holy Book,
When you need Faith,
Trust in the pow’r of God above.
When you need...sweet Love, endless Love…
Get yourself a dog,
Find yourself a dog.

History repeats itself
It’s real live deja vu
My true love lasted three whole weeks
And left for someone new.
But I felt a whole lot better when
I pawned the ring for cash,
And recollected Mama’s words
Like pearls for poor white trash:

(CHORUS)

Mama’s gone now two long years
To final peace above
I got myself a better life
Yeah, I found puppy love.
He’s peaceful resting by my side.
He’s faithful, brave and true
This darlin’ dog has loved me more
Than any man will ever do.

If you want Truth
Read it in the Holy Book,
When you need Faith,
Trust in the pow’r of God above.
When you need sweet Love, endless Love…
Get yourself a dog,
If you want Truth
Read it in the Holy Book,
When you need Faith,
Trust in the pow’r above.
When you need… sweet Love, endless Love…
Get yourself a dog…

Get yourself a dog

Get yourself a dog
Well com’ere boy
Ooh, I love…I love this dog!!!