I Heard My Dog Bark

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I was lying in my bed on a quiet night

Went down to the kitchen to get myself a bite

I reached for the light as I walked in the door

But I tripped and knocked a big old pot

Down on the floor

And then I heard my dog bark

I heard my dog bark

I heard my dog bark

Standing in the dark, I heard my dog bark



Well, he barked so loud that he woke up my cat

I'll bet you know the next thing I heard after that

I heard my cat meow

I heard my cat meow

I heard my cat meow

And standing in the dark, I heard my dog bark



Well, the barking and meowing made my ears say ouch

It woke up my pet horse who sleeps on the couch

I heard my horse neigh

I heard my horse neigh

I heard my cat meow

And standing in the dark, I heard my dog bark.



Well, the noise was so loud that it hurt my head



It woke up my pet lion who sleeps on my bed

I heard my lion roar

I heard my lion roar

I heard my horse neigh

I heard my cat meow

And standing in the dark, I heard my dog bark



It was the loudest noise that there ever was

It woke up my pet bumblebee and he began to buzz

I heard my bee buzz

I heard my lion roar

I heard my horse neigh

I heard my cat meow

And standing in the dark, I heard my dog bark



I put them all to bed all around the house

Soon it was quiet, quiet as a mouse

But then my pet mouse snuck out of his drawer

And he tripped and knocked a big ol' pot on the floor

I heard my dog bark

I heard my dog bark

I heard my dog bark

While standing in the dark, I heard my dog bark

About I Heard My Dog Bark

"I Heard My Dog Bark" is a playful musical recording by Sesame Street, designed to engage young listeners with simple, rhythmic storytelling. As part of the show's extensive catalog of educational music, the track utilizes catchy melodies and repetitive structures to reinforce language skills while introducing children to everyday concepts. The song reflects the show's commitment to combining entertainment with learning, featuring familiar characters and themes that resonate with preschool audiences. Its inclusion in various compilations highlights its enduring popularity and role in the broader landscape of children's television music. The recording exemplifies the genre of children's educational entertainment, prioritizing clarity, joy, and developmental appropriateness in its composition and performance.