I Wouldn't Treat My Dog

Skeeter Davis · Why So Lonely (RCA Victor) [1968]

(Cy Coben)



I wouldn't treat my dog like you treat me babe

I wouldn't treat my dog like you treat me

If I made my dog cry like you made me cry yesterday

The neighbors all would go and call the ASPCA.



I wouldn't hurt my dog like you hurt me babe

I wouldn't say those mean old things to him

If I push my little hound the way you push me around

A fightin' bitin' mean old dog would be babe

But I wouldn't treat my dog like you treat me.



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I wouldn't treat my dog like you treat me babe

At least I've taken out once in a while

I wouldn't pet another dog if he was standing there

I'd hug him and I'd kiss him and I'd let him know I care.



I'd give him love and kindness all the time babe

And he'd pace me back with loyalty

Though he'll just right be oh gee he's got feelings to you see

And I wouldn't treat my dog like you treat me, babe.



No, I wouldn't treat my dog like you treat me...