Bobby Wants A Puppy Dog For Christmas

Merle Haggard · Hag-The Studio Recordings 1969-1976 [2007]

(Merle Haggard)

Bobby wants a puppy dog for Christmas

I know you plan to bring electric train

Bobby wants a puppy dog for Christmas

That's the only song we hear him sing.

Santa please remember Bobby's lonely

The closest neighbour's farm is quite a ways

And the country school don't have no children Bobby's size

And I'd like to give him something he can raise.

And Bobby wants a puppy dog for Christmas

I know you plan to bring electric train

But Bobby wants a puppy dog for Christmas

And that's the only song we hear him sing.

Butch and Susie won't be here for Christmas

And he won't see his cousins now till spring

If we can find a playmate he can play with

Santa that'll be all you have to bring.

And Bobby wants a puppy dog for Christmas

I know you plan to bring electric train

But Bobby wants a puppy dog for Christmas

And that's the only song we hear him sing...

Bobby Wants A Puppy Dog For Christmas

Merle Haggard's 'Bobby Wants A Puppy Dog For Christmas' captures the intimate, often humorous side of the country legend's storytelling. While Haggard is frequently celebrated for his gritty, working-class anthems and profound ballads, this holiday recording offers a lighter, more domestic perspective. The track fits within his extensive discography of songs that find universal resonance in everyday life, moving beyond the barroom and the prison cell to the warmth of the home. As part of his celebrated studio recordings from the late 1960s and 1970s, the song exemplifies Haggard's ability to craft relatable narratives that resonate with listeners during the festive season. It stands as a charming addition to his body of work, showcasing his versatility in addressing simple, heartfelt desires with his signature vocal warmth and musical precision.