Oh Yes Oh

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[Verse]
  B7
I met a nice old man today, oh, yes, oh
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And he sure had a lot to say, a good long time ago
     B7
I've led a soldier's occupation, oh, yes, oh
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In every part of this big nation, a good long time ago
     B7
I've seen the world and roamed its places, oh, yes, oh
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I guess I've been in a million places, a good long time ago

[Verse]
              A                          E
But there are times when soldiering gets lonely
    B7                     E
You long for friendly company
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So when you find an unfamiliar city
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Here's advice that always worked for me

[Verse]
B7
When your train gets into town, oh, yes, oh
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Just make a beeline for the pound, a good long time ago
B7
Don't just wander helter-skelter, oh, yes, oh
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Seek the nearest animal shelter, a good long time ago

[Verse]
              A                     E
You soon will find the truest of companions
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A little dog can melt a heart of stone
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Just when you think you're up a dreary canyon
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A puppy's love can bring you close to home

[Verse]
B7
Find a store and buy some twine, oh, yes, oh
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Now tie the doggie to the line, a good long time ago
B7
Thus prepared for any weather, oh, yes, oh
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Dog and man will stand together, a good long time ago

[Verse]
            A                           E
For mothers warn their daughters of the dangers
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Of soldiers in their quest for girls
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Never, never speak to strangers
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Unless they're from the canine world

[Verse]
  B7
A sweet young maid in passing by, oh, yes, oh
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Saw my smile but made no reply, a good long time ago
    B7
The puppy fixed his gaze upon her, oh, yes, oh
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Two steps more and she was a goner, a good long time ago

[Verse]
             A                        E
The sands of time have swept away the heartaches
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The tears, the parting, and the pain
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The little pup I gave her for a keepsake
     B7                             E
Will always remind me of what's-her-name (what's-her-name?)