cross posted lyrics

Love My Dog

You don't like my dog cause he got fleas,
he's really shy and often smelly.
You're tellin' me it's an either or situation.
Now,Baby, I hear you. I get what you mean.
But me and this dog, Lord, the things that we've seen.
If you love me, you got to love my dog

He gets me up at the break of light.
Keeps me warm on the coldest nights.
We like our bread and we like our brie.
We sprawl on the sofa and watch TV.
I scratch his head while he leans on me.
If you love me, you got to love my dog.

We don't always laugh at the same jokes.
He don't care how many cigarettes I smoke.
He eats me out of house and home.
Well, you can speak your mind, that's your perogative
but he's a real smart dog and kinda sensitive.
If you love me, you got to love my dog

Yes, he chewed your shoe and pissed in the hall
but he's a real good listener with a sympathetic paw
I'm asking you not to give an ultimatum
'Cause I think of the hard times this dog has got me thru
and he could help me get over you
If you love me, you got to love my dog.