Leg-Huggin’ Blues

Verse 1
Well I came home tired from a long hard day
Kicked off my boots, the dog wanted to play
Sat in my chair, turned on the TV set
But that crazy dog of mine, he ain’t done yet

He started shakin’ like a jukebox groove
Got that look like he’s about to make a move
Next thing I know he’s clingin’ to my jeans
Actin’ like he’s in some doggone dream

Chorus
Whoa-oh, that dog of mine
Gets a little too friendly from time to time
Everybody laughin’, sayin’ “He don’t beg!”
When that rascal starts dancin’ with my leg

Verse 2
Grandma hollered from the kitchen door
“Boy, I seen that dog do that before!”
Neighbor started crackin’ up at the sight
Said “Looks like he wants to dance tonight!”

I tried shooin’ him, tried to walk away
But that hound just thought it was a game we play
Clingin’ tighter than a brand new glove
Guess that mutt’s just full of puppy love

Chorus
Whoa-oh, that dog of mine
Gets a little too friendly from time to time
Whole porch rockin’, folks tellin’ me to beg
“Somebody stop him from huggin’ my leg!”

Bridge (doo-wop style)
Shoo-bop, shoo-bop, somebody save me please
That dog’s got a grip like a summer breeze
Shoo-bop, shoo-bop, Lord above
He’s a little too fired up with puppy love

Verse 3
Now the preacher laughed on Sunday morn
Said “Son, that dog’s just high-spirited and warm”
Whole town still chuckles when I come around
Say “Is he still dancin’ with your leg, or has he calmed down?”

But he’s my buddy, loyal and true
Just gets a little overexcited like dogs can do
So if you visit, take my advice
Don’t stand still… and don’t look too nice

Final Chorus
Whoa-oh, that dog of mine
Gets a little too friendly from time to time
Town still laughin’, sayin’ “That dog won’t beg!”
Ever since he first wrapped around my leg

Outro (spoken 50s style)
“Somebody grab that dog before he starts dancin’ again!”

1950s rockabilly comedy song, upbeat male vocal, slap bass and twang guitar, playful story, doo-wop backing vocals