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My Dog Died

In spite of my planning, my worry and my labor,
My wife skipped town with my next door neighbor;
And my girlfriend left with a slick city dude;
And my truck broke down; and my landlord sued--

  And my dog died.
  Yeah, my dog died.
  I'm gonna drink myself silly and it won't take long
  'Till I'm the local hero
In a country fried song.

I got not future said the 5 buck gypsy;
And my boss fired me for showing up tipsy;
And I swallowed my teeth in a barroom brawl;
And my good for nothing friends won't come by or call--

  And my dog died.
  Yeah, my dog died.
  I'm gonna drink myself silly and it won't take long
  'Till I become immortal
In a country fried song.

Copyright © Jerrell Jones | Year Posted 2016

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Jan Allison Date: 1/1/2016 9:13:00 AM I'd classify this as a lyric would make a great country and western song:-) great humour Jerrell:-) happy New Year:-) hugs Jan xx Login to Reply Jerrell Jones Date: 1/20/2016 6:48:00 AM Thanks, Jan. I thought of sending the song to Nashville.

John Fleming Date: 1/1/2016 9:04:00 AM Brilliantly conceived, my friend! No doubt there is a certain amount of personal experience, in one way or another, involved here. I found the whole thing both amusing...and rather touching in a very elegant way. Nicely done! My best regards...And all my best wishes for your New Year. :) john Login to Reply Jerrell Jones Date: 1/20/2016 6:49:00 AM Thanks, John. Nothing autobiographical here--just parody.