Oh Yes Oh

Intro: Verse 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 places, oh, yes, oh I guess I've been in a million places, a good long time ago Verse 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 When your train gets into town, oh, yes, oh Just make a beeline 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 Verse 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 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 Verse For mothers warn their daughters of the dangers Of soldiers in their quest for girls Never, never speak to strangers Unless they're from the canine world Verse 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 Verse 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?)