Mama went and got a dog
His name is Teddy Bichon
Just a white and fuzzy face
That doggy loves everyone
He's a gentlemanly dog
Except to kitty next door
He can dance and he can sit
And he can roll on the floor
And I cannot help admiring
How he gets on in life
If he falls into the water
He just pulls himself out
And like the dog is happy
With his food and his fun
I'm gonna shake off this water
And dry in the sun
I'm gonna shake off this water
And dry in the sun
Teddy went and got a friend
His name is Oscar The Great
Loves to bark at passers-by
Sometimes before the day breaks
They live happily apart
But seem at ease when they meet
How I wish that could be us
I wouldn't miss you like this
When you left me I was drowning
In self-pity and fear
Didn't want to carry on
My only friend didn't care
But like the dog is happy
With his food and his fun
I'm gonna shake off this water
And dry in the sun
I'm gonna shake off this water
And dry in the sun
Now I know that every dog will have its day
Now I know about the silly games we play
I could change my point of view or try to hide
I could close my heart or keep it open wide
Mama went and got a dog
His name is Teddy Bichon
Just a white and fuzzy face
But he's the wisest I've known
And like the dog is happy
With his food and his fun
I'm gonna shake off this water
And dry in the sun
I'm gonna shake off this water