Apple Dog Blues

I'm walkin' down the road with an apple to eat
A dog at my side and the world at my feet.
Life is short and there's no time to lose
I might as well like it do the apple dog blues.

Goin' down to the creek where the water is wet
There ain't nothin' there that I haven't seen yet.
Life is just like a big pig in a poke
It's really hard to handle and it might be a joke.

When I was young I thought I knew the score
I was eager to brag but now I know more.
As I got older I opened my eyes
There ain't nothin' dumber than a man who is wise.

Mom was right and Pop was too
My oh my how the years have flew.
But I had great times with Mary Lou
When my blood was fresh and cherry new.

Life is wet but death is dry
Cities of the dead are pilin' high
Sin is wet but honor dry
The dam's gonna break and the truth is nigh.

I got an apple and a dog and the blues in my head
In my shoes and in my bed.
Life ain't easy and there's no time to lose
I might as well like it do the apple dog blues.

So soon to die a natural death
I feel it with each precious breath.
So soon to die a natural death
I felt it from my very first breath.

Packin' my boots they're all I'll need
Dreamin' my dreams and my thoughts are freed.
Leavin' in the mornin', I won't be late
Got a real hot date with Father Fate.

Got a meetin' on the mountain with Sister Moon
Got a feelin' that I'll find her really soon.
Got a feelin' this is what our lives are for
Got a feelin' that my cup is brimmin' o'er.

I got a cap on my head and some rags on my back
There ain't nothin' good that I really lack.
The Lord is my God and His waters are pure
The Lord is my God and His mercies are sure.

Apple dog blues are in my head
In my shoes and in my bed.
Life is short and there's no time to lose
You might as well like it do the apple dog blues.

Oh, the Apple dog blues are in my head
In my shoes and in my bed.
Life is short and there's no time to lose
You might as well like it do the apple dog blues.


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