Story Behind The Song
Moved to Texas from California 15 years ago with 3 dogs. Wrote this the night of saying goodbye to the last one earlier that day
Song Description
The too short life of dogs
| Song Length |
3:24 |
Genre |
Country - Americana, Folk - Americana |
| Tempo |
Slow (71 - 90) |
Lead Vocal |
Male Vocal |
| Mood |
Moving, Poignant |
Subject |
Dogs, Life |
| Similar Artists |
Ry Cooder, John Hiatt |
Language |
English |
| Era |
2000 and later |
| |
Lyrics
Niki was the Ghost Dawg a runner in the night
Chasin' birds & bullfrogs, a blurry streak of white
Ran away for 2 months, survived it on her own
A bundle of nerves & worries & courage to the bone
Oh that dog's gonna break your heart
Oh that dog's gonna break your heart
Wilma was a sweet thing, kiss you when you're down
A furry ball of tenderness & joy to be around
A rescue dog who done no wrong, a gentle soul to keep
Lying on her bed at night chasing rabbits in her sleep
Oh that dog's gonna break your heart
Oh that dog's gonna break your heart
Fred he was the wild one, herd you all around
A working dog without the work, barking like James Brown
A shadow of your shadow, a wolf at the door
A guardian of the family, A friend & so much more
Oh that dog's gonna break your heart Oh that dog's gonna break your heart
Now they're back together & all their pain is gone
With stories & pictures their memory lives on
Oh that dog's gonna break your heart
Oh that dog's gonna break your heart