Tom T. Hall – Ole Lonesome George The Basset (Guitar)

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Ole Lonesome George the basset lived in Brentwood, Tennessee

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And even though he had his faults, he was a sight to see

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He taught the show dog puppies to always try and please

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To hold their heads and tails up and not wet the judge's knees

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Ole George was not a champion but his owners loved him so

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They'd drive the car to dog shows, Ole George would get to go

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But when he'd get out in the ring, he never could win first

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Several judges shook their heads and said he was the worst

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Then one day, the kennel keeper got an urgent call

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From the local TV to Mr. Tom T. Hall

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They said, "Johnny Cash is putting on a show tonight

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He says he needs a basset. You've got one, ain't that right?"

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Lonesome George went to the show and he did everything

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He barked and growled and jumped around and made the rappers ring

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He'd left the people cheering for another curtain call

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And so Ole Lonesome George became the show dog after all