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Sign my snarling doggy -- do it for me
Requesting someone to sign the speaker's snarling dog figuratively.
Sign my snarling doggy -- or your knee is his tree
Suggesting consequences if the request is not fulfilled, humorously implying the dog might bite.
Look -- his tail is waggin'
Highlighting the dog's friendly demeanor with a wagging tail.
Ya see he's really friendly
Emphasizing the friendliness of the dog.
Sign my snarling doggy -- sign my snarling doggy
Repetition of the request for emphasis.
Rover and I walked up to Mickey Mantle at the autograph fest
Narrating an encounter with Mickey Mantle at an autograph fest, expressing disappointment at the fee and requesting a unique signature on the dog.
Of all the greats who ever played, I was sure I liked him... the best
-I asked him if he'd sign my glove -- he said there was a fee
-I guess he needs the money -- I thought it would be free
-OK, I said I'll pay you sir, but I have just one request
-Please inscribe your name right here on Rover's hairy chest
-Sign my snarling doggy -- do it for me
Reiteration of the request with the playful tone of emphasizing the dog's friendliness.
Sign my snarling doggy -- or your knee is his tree
-Look -- his tail is waggin'
-Ya see he's really friendly
-Sign my snarling doggy -- sign my snarling doggy
-Rover has a lot of teeth in those grinning jaws
Describing the dog's physical attributes, emphasizing his friendliness, and humorously attributing tense behavior to the person being asked for an autograph.
But he's had his shots and his nails are clipped
-And we always observe -- the leash laws
-He's really friendly with children, no... really
-I've never seen him act this way before... down boy!
-It must be you that makes him tense who makes him lunge and snap
-Please sit there very still and let him drool into your lap
-Sign my snarling doggy -- do it for me
Repeating the request with continued emphasis on the dog's friendly nature.
Sign my snarling doggy -- or your knee is his tree
-Look -- his tail is waggin'
-Ya see he's really friendly
-Sign my snarling doggy -- sign my snarling doggy
-Hey Mr. Mantle:
Addressing Mickey Mantle directly, humorously suggesting teaching him dog tricks and hinting at the dog's hunger.
How much would you charge to be taught to fetch
-To roll over and play dead?
-Maybe you just need a two by four
-Laid upside your head?... 'cause Rover ain't been fed
-When ya' walk to first walk softly, be careful with that stick
Providing playful advice on how to approach the dog and continue the autograph process without triggering the dog's tricks.
Keep it out of sight or Rover will do... his trick
-Lay the bat down slow, don't act like you're gonna throw
-Your pen's run dry -- here take my Bic -- cause Rover's ready to lick!
-Sign my snarling doggy -- do it for me
Final repetition of the request with an emphasis on the dog's friendly behavior.
Sign my snarling doggy -- or your knee is his tree
-Look -- his tail is waggin'
-Ya see he's really friendly
-Sign my snarling doggy -- sign my snarling doggy
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