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by Rufus Thomas
recording of 1997
from
Journey On (Minor 84172)
Baby's back, dressed in black
Silver buttons, all down her back
High, low, tippytoe
She broke the needle and she can't sew
Walking the dog
Walking the dog
And if you don't know how to do it
I will show you how to walk the dog
Asked my mother for 15 cents
See the elephant jump the fence
Jumped so high, he touched the sky
Never came down until the 4th of July
Walking the dog
Walking the dog
And if you don't know how to do it
I will show you how to walk the dog
Baby baby, watch your trail
How does your garden grow
You got silver bells, and you got cockle shells
Pretty maids all in a row
Walking the dog
Walking the dog
And if you don't know how to do it
I will show you how to walk the dog
