Some dogs chase cars.
Some dogs fetch sticks.
Some dogs chase tennis balls.
Some dogs do tricks.
Some dogs chase mailmen
Or chase their own tails.
But I like lyin’ around...
Some dogs herd sheep.
Some dogs pull sleds.
Some dogs track criminals
Who flee from the Feds.
But I prefer sleepin’
To earnin’ my keep.
You’ll find me lyin’ around.
It’s easy to love me
Just ‘cause I’m a dog.
Just scratch my ears
And pet my head
And scratch that spot
That always . . .
But please don’t expect me
To go for a jog!
Or fetch you the news!
Just give me a nice pair of bedroom slippers to chew on.
They’re so warm and fuzzy!
(And they remind me of you!)
Don’t make me work.
Don’t pull my tail!
Don’t teach me agility
Or make me hunt quail.
If you’ll just befriend me
I’ll be your best friend.
But just leave me lyin’ --
I’ll be right here lyin’ --
‘Cause I much prefer lyin’
Around!
(Just let sleepin’ dogs lie!)