i met a nice old man today
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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 placed
oh
yes
oh. i guess i've been in a million places
a good long time ago
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
when your train gets into town
oh
yes
oh
just make a bee line to the pound
a good long time ago
don't just wander helter-skelter
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yes
oh
seek the nearest animal shelter
a good long time ago
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
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
for mothers warn their daughters of the dangers of soldiers in their quest for girls
never
never speak to strangers unless their from the canine world
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
the sands of time have swept away the heart aches
the tears
the parting
and the pain
the pup i gave her for a keep sake will always remind me of what's her name