The Kingston Trio - Oh yes oh

I ^B7met a nice old man today, oh, yes, oh And he sure had a lot to say, a ^Egood long time ago I've ^B7led a soldier's occupation, oh, yes, oh In every part of this big nation, a ^Egood long time ago I've ^B7seen the world and roamed its places, oh, yes, oh I guess I've been in a million places, a ^Egood long time ago

But there are ^Atimes when soldiering gets ^Elonely You ^B7long for friendly compa^Eny So when you ^Afind an unfamiliar ^Ecity ^B7Here's advice that always worked for ^Eme

^B7When your train gets into town, oh, yes, oh Just make a beeline for the pound, a ^Egood long time ago ^B7Don't just wander helter-skelter, oh, yes, oh Seek the nearest animal shelter, a ^Egood long time ago

You soon will ^Afind the truest of com^Epanions A ^B7little dog can melt a heart of ^Estone Just when you ^Athink you're up a dreary ^Ecanyon A ^B7puppy's love can bring you close to ^Ehome

^B7Find a store and buy some twine, oh, yes, oh Now tie the doggie to the line, a ^Egood long time ago ^B7Thus prepared for any weather, oh, yes, oh Dog and man will stand together, a ^Egood long time ago

For mothers ^Awarn their daughters of the ^Edangers Of ^B7soldiers in their quest for ^Egirls ^ANever, never speak to ^Estrangers Un^B7less they're from the canine ^Eworld

A ^B7sweet young maid in passing by, oh, yes, oh Saw my smile but made no reply, a ^Egood long time ago The ^B7puppy fixed his gaze upon her, oh, yes, oh Two steps more and she was a goner, a ^Egood long time ago

The sands of ^Atime have swept away the ^Eheartaches The ^B7tears, the parting, and the ^Epain The little ^Apup I gave her for a ^Ekeepsake Will ^B7always remind me of what's-her-^Ename (what's-her-name?)