The Kingston Trio – Oh Yes Oh (Guitar)

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I met a nice old man today, oh, yes, oh

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And he sure had a lot to say, a good long time ago

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I've led a soldier's occupation, oh, yes, oh

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In every part of this big nation, a good long time ago

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I've seen the world and roamed its places, oh, yes, oh

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I guess I've been in a million places, a good long time ago

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But there are times when soldiering gets lonely

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You long for friendly company

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So when you find an unfamiliar city

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Here's advice that always worked for me

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When your train gets into town, oh, yes, oh

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Just make a beeline for the pound, a good long time ago

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Don't just wander helter-skelter, oh, yes, oh

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Seek the nearest animal shelter, a good long time ago

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You soon will find the truest of companions

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A little dog can melt a heart of stone

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Just when you think you're up a dreary canyon

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A puppy's love can bring you close to home

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Find a store and buy some twine, oh, yes, oh

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Now tie the doggie to the line, a good long time ago

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Thus prepared for any weather, oh, yes, oh

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Dog and man will stand together, a good long time ago

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For mothers warn their daughters of the dangers

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Of soldiers in their quest for girls

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Never, never speak to strangers

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Unless they're from the canine world

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A sweet young maid in passing by, oh, yes, oh

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Saw my smile but made no reply, a good long time ago

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The puppy fixed his gaze upon her, oh, yes, oh

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Two steps more and she was a goner, a good long time ago

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The sands of time have swept away the heartaches

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The tears, the parting, and the pain

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The little pup I gave her for a keepsake

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Will always remind me of what's-her-name (what's-her-name?)