I know the human being and the fish can coexist peacefully

I see a lot of lyrics posted on Mindsay, and I enjoy them.  I thought I'd share these lyrics with all of you.  I have the song on a cd of dog songs by cowboys that I got a number of years ago with a donation to an animal shelter (If you perform professionally, the words should be recited to the tune "Old Shep").  I dedicate this song to all the dogs out there who have been abandoned and all the kids, like me, whose dad gave their dog away.  sniff.

Dad Gave My Dog Away

My dad gave me a brand new bike
a streamlined one of blue
with silver lines for trimming
and with all the extras too.

I looked it over but I knew
it never could repay
for what my daddy did to me
he gave my dog away.

I know dogs are a lot of work
if folks don't want them there
they have to feed and water them
and house them too with care.

But it was fun for me because
we'd always romp and play
but without asking me at all
dad gave my dog away.

i hurried home from school last night
and with the usual glee
i sped to bruce's little house
but he didn't rush to me.

And i asked dad if he'd seen bruce
but dad he wouldn't say
and mother told me afterwards
that dad gave my dog away.

I know a new bike costs a lot
and would please many boys
but i would gladly trade mine
for small bruce's playful noise.

And tho i thanked both mom and dad
and they thought me quite gay
i hurried to my room to cry
dad gave my dog away.

Dad says that boys outgrow such things
as counting dogs their friends
he said that i'll have to learn
that all childish hurts do mend.

And so he bought the bike for me
it stands there blue and gray
but it's just a reminder that
he gave my dog away.

When I'm grown and have a lad
who'll want a dog instead
of costly bikes and other things
i'll never turn my head.

I'll think of all the grief I knew
when i came out to play
and no small paws pounced on my knees
dad gave my dog away.

Please dear God send me another dog
because dad gave my dog away