INTRO: Well I left Okachobie I was on a quest Stopped at Wickie Watchi where the mermaids nest I seen Stock Choppie, I turned it left Hit Appolachie Cola, headed west Crossed 2 more states and a drivin' range Finally reached Lake Ponchatrain In the bayou town I found my dream N/C In the purtiest hound you ever seen CHORUS: Catahoula, best friend I ever had I scratch his ear and he brings my beer and comforts me when I'm sad My cajun queen went to New Orleans, spent up all my mullah Well I don't give a damn I'm a happy man I got a dog called Catahoula INTRO In a plywood shack eatin' e'toupe Drinkin Dixie beer passin' time away If the sun goes down on the legs of day It's time to dance as the accordian plays We'll hunt them 'possums by a southern moon Just to hear 'em bark makes my heart swoon From Atchapali to Chandelou N/C The zydeco rhythm and my old pal Blue CHORUS Well the crawfish boil and the alligators bark Oh I want a little more tobasco salt That sawin' fiddle sure feels fine N/C I'll sing his praise just one more time CHORUS (2x) I don't give a damn I'm a happy man I got a dog called Catahoula OUTRO: written by David Bellamy tabbed 9/6/05 NOTE: My spelling is horrible...if you know the proper way to spell any of these places/things, let me know.
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