Walkin' The Dog
Aerosmith · Aerosmith
Silver buttons up and down her back
I know mistletoe
She broke her needle now she can't sew
Walkin' the dog
I'm just a walkin' your dog
Well if you don't know how to do it
I'll show you how to walk the dog
Ask your mama for fifteen cents
To see the elephant jump the fence
It jumped so high it touched the sky
Didn't come back 'til fourth July
I'm walkin' the dog
I'm just a walkin' your dog
Well if you don't know how to do it
I'll show you how to walk the dog
Mary Mary quite contrary
How does your garden grow
Well well silver bells and little bitty bitty white shells
Pretty maids all in a row
Walkin' your dog
I'm just a walkin' your dog
Well if you don't know how to do it
I'll show you how to walk the dog... yeah
Well if you don't know how to do it
I'll show you how to walk the dog
Well if you don't know how to do it
I'll show you how to walk the dog
Walkin' The Dog
Aerosmith's cover of Rufus Thomas's classic R&B track serves as a high-energy showcase of the band's early blues-rock identity. Featured on their self-titled debut album, the recording captures the group's raw power and swagger during their formative years in Boston. The song highlights the band's ability to reinterpret soulful material through a hard rock lens, utilizing driving rhythms and gritty vocals to establish their signature sound. This track remains a staple in their live performances, demonstrating their enduring connection to the roots of rock and roll. By embracing the infectious groove of the original, Aerosmith solidified their place within the hard rock canon, proving their versatility beyond their own original compositions.