C C7 F C
Well, I'd much rather have a frog in my throat
G C
Or a porcupine stuck to my face
C C7 F C
I'd much rather have a bug in my ear
C G C
Than a dog hangin' 'round on my leg
C
Your girl asked you home to meet mama and daddy
C G
She told them that she thinks you're nice
G
But there's trouble ahead and you wish you was dead
C
If you don't take this friendly advice
C G
Don't pet the dog, don't pet him whatever you do
G
‘Cause he ain't been fixed, he knows some tricks
C
That'll sure make a fool out of you
C F
Don't pet the dog, he gets it confused with romance
G
Don't tickle his sides or look deep in his eyes
C C7
Or he'll be taking your leg to the dance
F C
You say it's ok, try to push him away
G C C7
What's his name? Does he sit up and beg?
F C
You try to be cool, but you look like a fool
D7 G
With a dog hangin' 'round on your leg
C
I've been to England, I met with the Queen
G
She served me biscuits and tea
G
She had a Great Dane, I said, "Hey, what's his name?"
C
You know what the Queen said to me?
C G
Don't pet the dog, don't pet him whatever you do
G
Don't tickle his sides or look deep in his eyes
C
Or he'll be making a fool out of you
C F
Don't pet the dog, he gets it confused with romance
G
Don't tickle his sides or look deep in his eyes
C
Or he'll be taking your leg to the dance
C G C
Don't pet the dog...