Jack Russell Terrier

Japanese Chin

Keeshond

Kerry Blue Terrier

Kuvasz

Labrador Retriever

Lakeland Terrier

Lhasa Apso

Maltese

Manchester Terrier

Mastiff

Miniature Poodle

Miniature Pinscher

Miniature Schnauzer

Newfoundland

Norwegian Elkhound

Norwich Terrier

Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever

Old English Sheepdog

Papillon

Pekingese

Pharaoh Hound

Polish Lowland Sheepdog

Pit Bull Terrier

Pointer

Pomeranian

Portuguese Water Dog

Pug

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(Jack Russell Terrier)  Dig It Up

You think you've got my number,

You don't know Jack

Stand back I'm going under

Clear out you dirty little rats

Dig it up, dig it up, dig it up

I love to dig the dirt

Dig it up, dig it up, dig it up

I'm gonna rock your earth

Move your body from side to side

Oh honey just let it slide

Move your body with all you got

We Jacks are red hot!

Jack Russell that's the name

Holy terrier

She's Jill and she' s my dame

Runnin' with the Harriers

Dig it up .......... chorus

Get back, get back you dirty little rats

Get back, clear the track cause here comes Jack

Smooth coat or wired hair

What do you need

We can ride to any dare

From zero to warp speed

Dig it up.......chorus

Nancy Simmonds

Soap Opry Music  ©2007

Japanese Chin

Welcome into our palace, leave all your cares behind

May we present the Empress, to her we're so divine

We have an ancient history from China to Japan

We play with pretty Geishas and cheer on Sumo man.

Jump up, you've got to raise your paws now

Come on let us show you how

It's not hard to do a little spin

Everybody dance with the Japanese Chin

We have but one desire to see you laugh and smile

So bring your paws together and dance with us in style

We walk like cats on tables, we don't disturb a thing

We sit in highest places, opera we love to sing

Jump up .......

We're loved by aristocrats

We curl up and warm their laps

It's not hard to do a little spin

Everybody dance with the Japanese Chin

We strut about so lively, plumbed tail above our back

So bright and independent, red & white, white & black

We have but one desire to see you laugh and smile

So bring your paws together and dance with us in style

Jump up .....

Nancy Simmonds/Marianne Girard

© 2010 Soap Opry Music

Keeshond

We are known across the Netherlands

As the Smiling Dutchmen

The mascot of the Patriots

The common people sure loved us

In our blood the Sammy's found,

Poms, Chows, and Elkhounds

A compact dog with Arctic Spitz

We do a little dance and it goes like this

Klompen with our wooden clogs

Watch our little cat like paws

Clap your hands and fill the streets

Join the party, one, two, three

(Roll down that river, join the fun

We deliver, we're Keeshonden)

Long ago Wolfspitz were we

Frolicking in Germany

Friendly, loving - full of fun

In Holland we became Keeshond

Our double coat is thick and straight

Tips of black that top the grey

A pompous tail above our back

We're happiest when in a pack

Chorus

On the barge or riverboat

Along the Rhine we do float

Our foxy face shines like the sun

You can't help loving Keeshonden

Around the world we bring Holland

Share the Smiling Dutchmen

When tulips bloom in Keukenhof

They all salute the Dutch Barge Dog

Chorus

Nancy Simmonds

© 2010 Soap Opry Music

(Kerry Blue)  You're So Blue

You're so blue, Kerry Blue, I love you, I always will

Everything that you do, you've made my dreams come true -

Kerry Blue, without you, what would I do - I'd be so blue

You're the smile in the dark, you're the love in my heart

Kerry Blue

High upon a hill top, standing oer the sea

Running cross the meadow you come back to me

Blossoms in the springtime, summer's in the air

Wherever there it blue sky, I will find you there

You're so blue, Kerry Blue, I love you, I always will

Everything that you do, You've made my dreams come true

Kerry Blue

High upon a hilltop, standing oer the sea

Running cross the meadow you come back to me

Blossoms in the springtime, summer's in the air

Wherever there is blue sky, I will find you there

You're so blue, Kerry Blue, I love you, I always will

Everything that you do, you've made my dreams come true -

Kerry Blue

Nancy Simmonds/Colleen Peterson

©l992 Soap Opry Music/Swofford Music

Vocal: Colleen Peterson

(Lakeland Terrier)  Rats!

Rats! - nah nah nah nah nah nah give me rats

Give me squirrels and foxes and bats

I love to chase down those little brats

Give me rats!

I love to run with the Harrier

I am the Lakeland Terrier

Rats! nah, nah, nah.......I love rats!

Nothing's too high, I can't get over it

Too low, I can't get under it

Too wide, I can't get around it

Too long so I can't get down it

Rats! And while we're talkin' 'bout my tail

I'm tired of being called the little Airedale

Do I have to prove my merit in ferrets and rats!

I'm very strong when push comes to shove (I'm the Lakeland Terrier)

I guard my home with conviction and love

Nobody has courage like me

I'll run for days to protect my sheep

And when the sun sets in the west I'm the best

Nobody is daring-er, I am the Lakeland Terrier

Rats! nah, nah, ........I love rats!

Nothin's too high so I can't get over it

Too low so I can't get under it

Too wide so I can't get around it

Too long so I can't get down it -

Rats! nah, nah, nah.....give me rats

Give me squirrels and foxes and bats

I love to chase down those little brats

Give me rats!

I'm the Lakeland Terrier, give me rats!

Nancy Simmonds

© 1988 Soap Opry Music

(We Stand Like a Rock)  Kuvasz

Come gather 'round children curl up at my side

I'll tell you a story of days long gone by.

The song of the Kuvasz is sad and is sweet

Through darkness of wars to here at your feet.

I'll tell you of struggles and turbulent times,

From the peaks of Tibet to Carpathian skies,

It's all in my blood, it's all in my heart,

There's nothing dear children could tear us apart.

This is my song, we stand like a rock

Faithful and strong, we are Kuvaszok

God leads us on cause we stand like a rock

This is our song, we are Kuvaszok

I once had a king and I pledged him my life -

(The reason Matthias could sleep through the night).

We hunted big game and I ran by his steed

I watched over him and he watched oer my breed

Centuries went by, our courage renowned,

We guarded the herds where the wolves would abound.

The white of our coat would shine in the dark

And even the bear would flee when we barked.

chorus

Long we survived through rich history

When great wars brought ruin throughout Hungary.

At the end of the battles our numbers were few,

We fell with our people and all that we knew.

But listen now children curl up at my side

As long as there's love we all will survive,

The song of the Kuvasz is sad and is sweet

Through darkness of wars to here at your feet.

Nancy Simmonds

© 2007 Soap Opry Music

Lhasa Apso (Get Set Tibet)

You can tell me a million times

To do it your way, but you can't change my mind

Get set Tibet, let's go,

I'm a Lhasa Apso.

I'm a friend of the Dalai Lama

I'm a friend of the top banana

I will guard you through thick or fog

Cause I'm the lion sentinel dog -

You can try to make me heel

But you can't change the way that I feel

Get set Tibet, let's go,

I'm a Lhasa Apso.

     I don't need much cause I'm so independent

     But when I need love, I will let you be my friend,

     And don't you know that

You can call my name all day

Take me for a walk but I will run away, yeah,

Get set, Tibet, let's go,

I'm a Lhasa Apso.

     It may seem that I don't think about you

     But I'm just in a dream you know and I'm     

     Dreaming about you -

You can call my name all day,

Take me for a walk but I will run away, yeah,

Get set, Tibet, let's go,

I'm a Lhasa Apso.

     I will warn you when there are strangers

     When I sense that there is danger

     You might fool the sleeping Mastiff

     But I will warn you I'm working on the night shift -

You can tell me a million times

To do it your way but you won't change my mind

Get set, Tibet, let's go,

I'm a Lhasa Apso

©l988
Nancy Simmonds
Soap Opry Music

(Maltese)   Little White Dog

When I was lonely I got myself a dog

I filled my house with the sound of little paws

Now I'm so happy I found someone to love, because

My little Maltese, yeah, she's my squeeze

From Rome to Reno she's my bambino

Cruisin' the streets with my Maltese

My little white dog -

Didn't want a big dog, I just wanted small

One look at her and my heart took a fall

I tucked her in my arms and took her home, you know

She's my little Maltese, yeah she's my squeeze

From Rome to Reno she's my bambino

Cruisin' the streets with my Maltese

My little white dog -

Well I'm tellin' you she' so sweet she charms every stranger she meets

With her hair brushed to the ground and bows that hold her tresses down

Some say she's sweeter than a dove's kiss

The gentle maiden is such a gorgeous miss

Of all the gems she is the most precious

She's my little Maltese, yeah she's my squeeze,

From Rome to Reno she's my bambino

Cruisin' the streets with my Maltese

My little white dog

Nancy Simmonds

© 1989 Soap Opry Music

(Manchester Terrier)   Black Satin and Mahogany Tan

Black satin and mahogany tan

Manchester Terrier, that's what I am

Thumbprint feet, fine penciled toes

Hey, I'm stylin' wherever I go

I'm a distinctive individual of British ancestry

Pleasing in proportion, curves and symmetry

Very understanding, true with devotion

No outward display of too much emotion

Black satin and mahogany tan

Manchester Terrier, that's what I am

Thumbprint feet and fine penciled toes

Hey, I'm stylin' wherever I go

People say I'm sturdy, neat and alert

I size up a stranger and I dig up the dirt

At times I'm stubborn but I'm keen and quick

I'll make you smile with terrier wit

Oh yes, I am outrageous, friendly and sagacious

Companion to gentlemen, confident to fine women

From toy to standard, it's your choice

I fit any lifestyle, I fill any void

Call me black and tan, it really doesn't matter

I have always been a celebrated ratter -

Yes, black satin and mahogany tan

Manchester Terrier, that's what I am

Thumbprint feet, fine penciled toes

Hey I'm stylin' wherever I go

Manchester Terrier, now you know

Nancy Simmonds

©2002 Soap Opry Music

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Beautiful Beautiful Miniature Poodle

Beautiful, beautiful Miniature Poodle

I will give my heart to you

Cause when you look that way - happy and proud all day

I'm so glad you love me too

You get excited - you almost lose control

You get ignited and then you let the good times roll

Beautiful,beautiful Miniature Poodle

I will give my heart to you.

You take me as I am, it's like you understand

If you change my heart would break

Cause I love your little tricks, when you do that poodle flip

You make me laugh the blues away

You get excited, you almost lose control

You get ignited and then you let the good times roll

Beautiful, beautiful Miniature Poodle.

You dance every day, you dance the night away

Don't you ever change - I'm so glad you're mine - I love you all the time

Beautiful, beautiful Miniature Poodle

I will give my heart to you.

You make this house a home, you never leave me all alone

You know you are my best friend

When you want a hug you look at me with that little mug

I know I'll love you til the end

You get excited, you almost lose control

You get ignited then you let the good times roll

Beautiful, beautiful Miniature Poodle

I will give my heart to you

©1990

Nancy Simmonds  Soap Opry Music

(Miniature Pinscher)  Kingpin of the Mini Pins

Did I miss something? Did someone come in?

Is that a cat? Oh, there it goes again

I know you cause you're the mailman, right?

Touch my house again and I'll punch out your lights

Yap, yap, yap, don’t you love my rap

I'm the king pin of the Mini Pins

Are you talking to me? Hey, you're standing in my place

I can jump all day right up to your face

You'd better go away or you'll be sorry

Cause you're standing in Min Pin territory

Yap, yap, yap, don't you love my rap

I'm the kingpin of the Mini Pins

When you need a probe, call the little dobe

When you're in a pinch, call the mini pinch -

Oh hi, I know you, you're a friend of my mom's

Won't you sit by me, oh aren't I so much fun?

I'll tell you all of my favorite stories

Cause you're standing in Min Pin territory,

Yap, yap, yap, don't you love my rap,

I'm the kingpin of the Mini Pins.

Yakkity yakkity yakkity yak,

Don't you love my rap now? (don't you love my rap?)

Yakkity yakkity yakkity yak,

Don't you love my rap? (don't you love my rap?)

Don't you love my rap?

Oh wah wah wah, oo wah wah

I'm the kingpin of the Mini Pins

Did I miss something? Did someone come in?

Is that a cat? Oh there it does again.

I know you cause you're the mailman, right?

Touch my house again and I'll punch out your lights.

Yap, yap, yap, don't you love my rap?

I'm the kingpin of the Mini Pins.

Is that the door? is that the car?

Is that my leash? are we going for a walk?

Is that my dinner? is that a mouse?

Is that a cat?

Ooo yakkity yakkity yak

Ooo wah wah, oo wah wah

I'm the kingpin of the Mini Pins.

Yakkity yakkity yakkity yak

I'm the kingpin of the Mini Pins.

Nancy Simmonds

©1989

Soap Opry Music

(Miniature Schnauzer) You're So Irresistible

You're so irresistible walking down the avenue.

You're so irresistible, I love your attitude.

Happy little bowser, my Mini Schnauzer,

You're so irresistible.

You're a little ratter runnin' round the neighborhood.

You're a little ratter always doin' something good.

I love your wirey trousers, my Mini Schnauzer

You're so irresistible.

Oh doggie, you stole my heart away,

Oh doggie if you leave my heart would break -

Don't you ever go away!

You're so popular all around the world.

You're so popular oh my precious little pearl.

I love my little bowser, my Mini Schnauzer

You're so irresistible.

Oh when you flash those eyes at me -

Oh doggie those lashes make a fool of me -

Don't you ever go away !

Oh I find you irresistible walkin' down the street.

You're so irresistible to everybody you meet.

Cause you're my little bowser, ja, ja, ja,

I love your wirey trousers, ja, ja, ja -

Irresistible.

Nancy Simmonds

Soap Opry Music

© l989

(Newfoundland)   Sail Away

Along the coast of Newfoundland and off to Labrador

There is a canine lifeguard who watches from the shore

There beneath the lighthouse gazing out to sea

The strong, courageous Newfoundland patrols endlessly

Sail away, sail away, your life is in good hands

Safe in the friendship of the Newfoundland

The country's cold and rugged, the sea is rough and black

The Newfie helps the fisherman pull nets and heavy packs

If there is a shipwreck or a man overboard

His spirit and his body bring the injured back to shore

Sail away, sail away, your life is in good hands

Safe in the friendship of the Newfoundland

Far away from his land in cities and in towns

The Newfie grew so popular his numbers did abound

The gentle children's nanny or companion to his man

Strong and courageous that is the Newfoundland

Sail away, sail away, your life is in good hands

Safe in the friendship of the Newfoundland.

Nancy Simmonds

©1998 Soap Opry Music

(Norwegian Elkhound)  Hey Ho, Circle Low

I have been companion to the Viking on the sea

And guardian of the lonely farm against its enemies

I've always been a working dog devoted to the chase

I've always had a purpose it's written in my face

Hey ho, circle low the game is in the round

Follow the call of the Norwegian Elkhound

(hey ho, circle low, catch the elk and don't let go

Hey ho round and round I am Norwegian Elkhound)

I can burn the midnight hour day after day

I stand alert, defend my herd I keep the wolves away

I love to wander with my man against the Arctic skies

And when he's blind to danger I can be his eyes

Hey ho, circle low, the game is in the round

Follow the call of the Norwegian Elkhound

(hey ho, circle low, catch the elk and don't let go

Hey ho, round and round, I am Norwegian Elkhound)

I left home from Oslo and I traveled round the earth

Wherever I am needed I can prove my worth

I told you of my working life and of my nordic traits

But oh there is a gentle side that lives to win your praise

At night when there's a full moon bright I'll rest against your feet

And listen to the stories of the Viking families

Hey ho, circle low, the game is in the round

Follow the call of the Norwegian Elkhound

(Hey ho, circle low, catch the elk and don't let go

Follow the call of the Norwegian Elkhound)

©1998 Nancy Simmonds

Soap Opry Music

(Norwich Terrier)    He's Got All the Dirt

I got a little story that I wanna tell -

I got a little ditty that the girls sing so well -

He's got all the dirt -

He's got all the dirt -

Join the blog, he's the dawg,

He's got all the dirt -

It all began in olde England

Ratters were the fad and Jonesy was the man,

Short and stocky and a little bit foxy,

Neat and sweet with a whole lotta moxie

He's got all the dirt (got the dirt, yeah)

He's got all the dirt (he's just a flirt, yeah)

Join the blog, he's dawg,

He's got all the dirt -

I'm the Norwich Terrier, baby,

With stand up ears and the perfect derriere.

Cover the ground with the speed of sound,

Catch the vermin and shake them down -

He's got all the dirt -(shake it baby)

He's got all the dirt - (for the ladies)

He's so mod, he's the dawg,

He's got all the dirt

I'm so popular, yeah, so jocular,

I'm the star of all the talk you hear -

Put us in a pack we'll track the dirty rat,

Aint nothin' scarier than low ridin' terriers -

She's got all the dirt - (she' the dame)

She's got all the flirt - (got some good game)

Peas and porridge, she's the Norwich

She's got all the dirt

Now if you want intelligence, he makes the best sense

If you want some fun, yeah baby he's the one

He's really really cute and his coat is weatherproof

Quality to boot, yeah, baby that's the truth -

She's got all the dirt (she got the style)

She's got all the flirt - (drives 'em wild)

Peas and porridge, she's the Norwich,

She's got all the dirt -

He's got all the dirt - (rules the ring)

He's got all the dirt - (in ribbons and bling)

Join the blog, he's the dawg, (he's stocky, he's Rocky)

He's got all the dirt -

It all began in olde England

Ratters were the fad and Jonesy was the man

Short and stocky and a little bit foxy

Neat and sweet with a whole lotta moxie -

He's got all the dirt - (he got the dirt, now)

He's got all the dirt - (got the flirt, yeah)

Join the blog, he's the dawg,

He's got all the dirt -

And she' got all the dirt - (she's the dame)

She's got all the flirt - (got her game)

Peas and porridge, she's the Norwich,

She's got all the dirt -

Nancy Simmonds

©2008 Soap Opry Music

Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever

In Nova Scotia I was born and raised

Down where the little river duck dogs play

A wee gun dog from the great big sea

And none can draw a crowd like me

I've lived for years in the maritimes

I swim and bob in the salty brine

With my foxy face and white web feet

I dance for ducks to my own heartbeat

     I'm a Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Dog

     I lure and I toll and retrieve

     I love my people and I love my job

     Fiddle diddle diddle dee -  (look at me)

I play on the shore with sticks and twigs

Like a happy sailor lost in a jig

But swim too close, little coot you're stuck

Cause curiosity killed the duck

Up from the blind the hunter stands

A loaded shotgun in his hands

And when the fowl drops from the sky

I bring it home with the fish and the fry

     Chorus

Hey ho, here we go

Play on the shoreline to and fro

Hoist the sails my hearty boys

I'm proud to be Nova Scotia's joy

I'm Canadian, red and white

My feathered tail wags in my flight

Strong and balanced, keen to work

I spring to action, always alert

And I crossed from Yarmouth to Bar Harbor

I took my games below the border

Now through the world in kennel clubs

I've joined the ranks of the pedigree mugs

     Chorus

NancySimmonds
©2008 Soap Opry Music

(Old English Sheepdog)  

I drive the cattle, I drive the sheep

No wolf is ever gonna sneak one by me

I am a herding dog in fields of clover

Some call me shaggy but I prefer drover

Sheeeeeeeep - Old English Sheepdog - cattle drivin'

The way I see the world is the way I walk

Preoccupied cause I'm always taking stock

Excuse my panting I'm not out of breath

Like a fool on a hill I love to reflect

Sheeeeeeeep - Old English Sheepdog - cattle drivin'

I shuffle like a bear, I gallop and I amble

I find the wanderers caught up in the brambles

You see I'm very rich in canine history

My resume is signed by Walter Disney

I'm beatle-esque from my head to my toes

And if you paint it black Ringo has my nose

Sheeeeeeeep - Old English

I dream of heaths and dales back in England

I'm loved for my bobtail, I'm free from the taxman

Sheeeeeeeep - Old English Sheepdog

Nancy Simmonds

© 1999 Soap Opry Music

(Papillon) Butterfly

Butterfly, fly up high, for all the world to see

You sang and danced right through Renaissance and now you play for me

You light up all that's dark, come to my lap and into my heart

Butterfly, fly up high for all the world to see

For centuries back in Italy how they loved their Papillon

They crossed through Spain and they entertained

Everywhere that butterfly roamed

Small and sweet, Spaniel Petite, my little Papillon

Dear Phalene drawn to my dreams with folded silky wings

My Spaniel toy how you fly with joy and you help my spirit sing

So elegant and precious sent by the angels to enrich us

Dear Phalene drawn to my dreams on folded silky wings

Butterfly, you fly up high, my little Papillon

Nancy Simmonds

© 2008 Soap Opry Music

Pekingese

Peki-ekingese in the lap of luxury

Sleeping in the palace of kings.

Through the dynasties, the little dog Chinese,

Sleeping in the palace of kings.

\Bring him gold and jewels, the lion dog rules,

Let the golden sun shine.

He will stand his ground, never back down,

A dog of disciplined mind -

Peki-ekinese in the emperor's sleeve,

Gaze upon the city walls.

As long as you're with me, the Imperial Family,

Our strength will conquer all.

Bring him gold and jewels, the lion dog rules,

Address him with dignity.

With an air of elegance he takes the royal stance

Ruling from sea to sea -

Peki-ekingese in the emperor's sleeve

Sitting in the golden throne

If our kingdom falls, if they tear down the walls

I'll take your life with my own.

He is oriental, to me he is essential,

He will always stand by me.

No other is so regal, proud as an eagle

He will rule through eternity

Bring him gold and jewels, the lion dog rules

Let the golden sun shine.

He will stand his ground, never back down,

A dog of disciplined mind -

Peki-ekingese in the lap of luxury

Sitting in the palace of kings

Through the dynasties, the little dog Chinese,

Sitting in the palace of kings.

Sitting in the palace of kings.

© l988
Nancy Simmonds
Soap Opry Music

She's been around for centuries

the story's often told

Into hieroglyphics and history

The writing's on the wall

And as she gazes on the prowl

The desert winds begin to howl

With eyes that follow you for miles

She's the queen of the Nile

Oh, when she flies, she trembles and sighs

And we're lost in the dust as we bathe in her blush

All the world falls hushed

He's been companion to the kings

He's loyal and true blue

Those golden rings and those pretty things

Were kept within his view

He sailed across the open sea

And soon became Malta's breed

But through her eyes he sees for miles

The queen of the nile

Oh when she flies, he trembles and sighs

And he's lost in the dust as he bathes in her blush

All the world falls hushed

Their elegance and noble stance

Will turn your head around

Their glossy coat and chiseled heads

Define the Pharaoh Hound

The guardian of ancient gods

Who came from Egypt's wandering dogs

And through her eyes you see for miles

The queen of the Nile

Oh when she flies, she trembles and sighs

And we're lost in her blush as we bathe in her blush

All the world falls hushed

She's been around for centuries,

She's been around awhile

Into hieroglyphics and history,

She's the queen of the Nile

Nancy Simmonds

© 2009 Saop Opry Music

(Pharaoh Hound)  Queen of the Nile

Polish Lowland Sheepdog

Let me loose, let me work

I'll organize and sort the herd

Size 'em up and get the facts

Round 'em up and bring 'em back

Swing left, turn right

Grab your PON and hold on tight

Shake your tail, shake your paw

This is our Nizinny Polka

Move out of line, this you'll regret

I know your moves and never forget

It's my job to guard the flock

You see I'm solid as a rock

Swing left, dip right

Grab your PON and treat her right

Shake your tail, shake your paw

This is our Nizinny Polka

There were days in our past

We didn't think our dance would last

We were fearless - stood up strong

Like a Dragon, like a PON

Well, if a lamb has lost its way

Wandered from the herd and strayed

Set me free, I'll do the job

I'm a Polish Lowland Sheepdog

Swing left, spin right

Keep that PON within your sight

Shake your tail, shake your paw

This is our Nizinny Polka

I'm easy to fit in your life

In country homes or city lights

I'm a dog of simple means

A wagging shaggy love machine

Swing left, move right

Tell your PON this is the night

Shake your tail, shake your paw

This is our Nizinny Polka

A child will feel my gentle touch

Sleep so sound beneath my watch

I will sing to him my song

Fill his dreams with dancing PONs

Let me loose, let me work

I'll organize and sort the herd

Size 'em up and get the facts

Round 'em up and bring 'em back

Swing left, turn right

Grab your PON and hold on tight

Shake your tail, shake your paw

This is our Nizinny Polka

Swing left, turn right

Grab your PON and hold on tight

Join our Sheepdog Jubilee

The Nizinny Polka Party

Nancy Simmonds

©2013    Soap Opry Music 

There goes my life in an Allied Van

I'm leavin' London and that pit bull ban

It's just me and my dog sneaking through the streets

Like some criminals we're runnin' from the heat.

Hey Mr. Councilman I  do understand

These dogs are trouble when they're in the wrong hands

But we pay the price, we who treat them well,

And the press keeps buildin' up this pit bull hell.

     My dog's majestic, strong and so proud

     He's been to school and stood out in the crowd

     He's my companion and so beautiful

     He can't help it he was born a pit bull -

I found my dog runnin' in the streets

He was so grateful just  to find some peace

He makes me laugh, yeah, makes me smile

Can make a bad day seem worth while

     Chorus

There goes my life in an Allied Van

I'm leavin' London and that pit bull ban

Just me and my dog, my dog and me

We'll keep on drivin' til the air is free.

(Ontario Canada passed the Pit Bull ban (and any dog that looked like it had Pit Bull in it) in 2007.  

Nancy and Joey chose to leave.)

Pit Bull Blues

(Pointer)  Pointing At Me

I've got a dog from a good bloodline

Foxhound, Greyhound some of the design

Covers the earth as fast as the wind

Stops on a dime and then the game begins.

Points at a pheasant and bobwhite quail

Sends vibrations through his bee sting tail

Yeah I got a dog as sweet as can be

Follow the Pointer cause he leads to me

I've got a dog with her head in the clouds

A muscular body and she's always so proud

She's got the power and she's got the grace

Long silky ears and a pretty dish face

She's got a coat so shiny and sleek

She's the emblem of the Kennel club elite

I've got a dog as sweet as can be

Follow the Pointer cause she's pointing at me

I've got a dog true to her breed

The only POW in history -

I've got a dog with a strong hard drive

Deep in spirit and keen of the eye

He stops the hunt in a motionless stance

Points at the bushes where the wee fowl dance

Early in the morning he's rarin' to go

Late at night he's just a couch potato

I've got a dog that's oh so sweet

Follow the Pointer cause he leads to me

Follow the Pointer cause she leads to me.

Nancy Simmonds

©2009 Soap Opry Music

Pom, Pom, Get a Pom

Pom, pom, get a pom - get a spitz and sing along,

If you wanna have some fun, get a Pomeranian.

Pom, pom, get a pom, get a spitz and sing along,

Get a Pomeranian.

People always say to me, "Where is Pomerania?"

I tell them that is where they shrink dogs down with a mania.

Everybody says he's small,

I tell them he herds sheep two feet tall -

Pom, pom, get a pom - get a spitz and sing along.

If you wanna have some fun, get a Pomeranian.

Pom, pom, get a pom, get a spitz and sing along,

Get a Pomeranian.

People always say to me, "Does your doggy dance?"

I tell them he has entertained from Ireland to France.

He always gets the eye in town,

Standing there so proud and round -

Pom, pom, get a pom - get a spitz and sing along,

If you wanna have some fun, get Pomeranian.

Pom, pom, get a pom, get a spitz and sing along,

Get a Pomeranian.

People always say to me, "Does your doggy play?"

Oh yes, He's full of beans and he won't go away.

If you need some company

He is always there to please -

Pom, pom, get a pom - get a spitz and sing along,

If you wanna have some fun - get a Pomeranian.

Pom, pom, get a pom, get a spitz and sing along,

Get a Pomeranian.

Nancy Simmonds

Soap Opry Music

©l988

The Portuguese Water Dog

In Portugal I sail the coast

One of the crew in the fisherman's boat

I drive the fish into the nets

And dive for those I cannot catch

Yes I was born to ride the seas

It's been my job through history

The swimmer with the strong webbed feet

A Portuguese Water Dog

I play and dance, to and fro

I'll sing to you the fado

Like all of my amigos I'm

A Portuguese Water Dog

I belong to the sea

Tho some would say it belongs to me

And I would ride the highest wave

To be with you and keep you safe -

I will watch over the boats

Through any storm in my weatherproof coat

I'll hold the nets to keep them afloat I'm

A Portuguese Water Dog

I play and dance, to and fro

I'll sing to you the Fado

Like all of my amigos

The Portuguese Water Dog

But one day I was left behind

With new machines to haul the lines

I sailed the world with a broken heart

Til I was called to the old ball park -

Beyond the Bay Front Stadium

Back in a boat and prepped to swim

Hit 'em high, my Giant friends

To this Portuguese Water Dog -

Oh, take me out to the ball game

The scoreboard shows you my name

Someday I'll be in the hall of fame

I'm the Portuguese Water Dog

I play and dance to and fro

I'll sing to you the fado

Hello from San Francisco- I'm

The Portuguese Water Dog

Nancy Simmonds

© 2009 Soap Opry Music

There's Something That's So Smug About A Pug

There's something that's so smug about a Pug.

They're just as cute as a bug in a rug.

When they smile they give my heart a great big tug.

She came here from China, left the monks behind her.

By royalty she was adored, like Josephine and William of Orange,

One look at that sweet face I gave my heart, I gave it away -

There's something that's so smug about a Pug.

They're just as cute as a bug in a rug.

When they smile they give my heart a great big tug.

She's well groomed and ready to go - just you watch that little dog show.

Curls her tail on her back, my heart flutters with a Pug attack -

There's something that's so smug about a Pug.

They're just as cute as a bug in a rug.

When they smile they give my heart a great big tug.

Do the Pug!

I don't have a mansion but I've got lots of room,

I needed a dog to fill the space, something small and like a loon.

I'm so glad that she is mine now we're together all the time.

It's the nature of the dog to wiggle at the sight of a tog.

So much love for a pat my heart flutters with a Pug attack.

There's something that's so smug about a Pug.

They're just as cute as a bug in a rug.

When they smile they give my heart a great big tug.

Nancy Simmonds

©l998

Soap Opry Music

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Labrador Retriever

Look at yourself, running about,

A tail like an otter and you swim like a trout.

Except for eating you would never come to shore

Now I ask you, aint that just like a Labrador.

I think you must have sticks for brains,

You'll wait for days, standing in the rain.

Just on the chance I'll throw that thing again,

I think you must have, I think you must have

Sticks for brains.

You could be working as a "seeing eye"

Or running messages across the enemy line.

You could be dragging fishing nets back to shore

But you just love sticks, oh my Labrador.

     Chorus

     When you sit and stare at me,

     That perfect face so strong and sweet,

     How could I ever turn you away?

     I grow to love you more every day.

Look what you've got me doing for you,

I give you everything cause your love is true.

I know you'll always be waiting at my door

With a brand new pile of sticks, that's my Labrador.

     Chorus

Nancy Simmonds

Musical Tails 1st Litter