Skye Terrier
I am a terrier most competent
The heart of a lion and heaven sent
I dream of Scotland where my memories lie
The working dog from the Isle of Skye
Over the Hebrides I once ran
Far in the north of God’s chosen land
A dog of elegance, style & grace
I’ll be at your side when morning breaks
I’m twice as long as I am tall
With a long flat coat that covers me all
Feathery ears like bat wings stand
Or drop down gorgeous to please every man
All of those pesky agitators
Ran from this low down exterminator
True devotion, courage and pride
How deep my love, how high the Skye
I am a terrier of the earth
Once snubbed by nobles who saw no worth
God bless the Queen she saved our breed
Then all the world seemed to agree
These days I lay at my lady’s side
So few of us now left to survive
And like all the breeds through history
We need our people if we’re to succeed
True devotion, courage and pride
How deep my love, how high the Skye
Musical Tails 11th Litter
Shiba Inu, Otter Hound, Anatolian Shepherd, Catahoula Leopard Dog, Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen, Skye Terrier, Schipperke, Galgo, Xoloitzcuintli, Border Terrier.
"I'm so excited to add ten new breed songs to Musical Tails. Some lesser known breeds and some endangered breeds are on this CD and I loved getting into each one and learning its history."
All songs written and performed by Nancy Simmonds: all instruments performed by Nancy and recorded in her home studio from Sept. 2021 to Oct. 2022, Stratford, Ontario, Canada.
Shiba Inu
When I’m walkin’ down the street
I get a smile from everybody I meet
People say, that’s a foxy dog
So I bow down and they all applaud
Shiba Inu - I rise up like the sun
Shiba Inu - in Japan I'm number one
You know I’m nimble and I’m fast
I'm spirited and clean like a cat
I chase the wind across the brush
In my soul I feel the rush
Shiba Inu - I rise up like the sun
Shiba Inu - In Japan I'm number one
I dream that I am on the chase
Faster than sound in cyberspace
I’m so loveable and alert
I’m the Japanese dog of the turf
Shiba Inu - Oh honey let's have some fun
Shiba Inu - Let me show you how it's done
Shiba Inu - I rise up like the sun
Shiba Inu - Let me show you how it's done
When you're walkin' down the street
You just smile at everybody you meet
Shiba Inu - Oh honey Let's have some fun
Shiba Inu - Let me show you how it's done
Shiba Inu - In Japan I'm number one
Shiba Inu - Let me show you how it's done
Otter Hound
I’ve been around so long
I rule the rivers, streams and ponds
I am a member of the band
Keepin’ those otters off the land
See me shuffle my web feet
Walkin’ in time with my inner beat
Once I was valued in my town
Now I’m the unemployed Otter Hound
Yeah I lost my perfect job
When Britain banned our hunt as law
So few otters to be found
And so our numbers trickled down
Don’t let me fade away, I’ve got lots of tricks to play
I keep my nose to the ground
Don’t turn away from me, I’ll be anything you need
I’m a very versatile scent hound
I am big and powerful
I am loud and love a thrill
I adore my family
And share my heart in therapy
Hey I’m focused and I’m strong
But I struggle to belong
Keepin' my nose to the ground
I am the unemployed Otter Hound
I’ve been around so long
I rule the rivers, streams and ponds
I am a member of the band
I give my soul for my man -
Anatolian Shepherd
I’m an Anatolian Shepherd
Please get off my land
I’ve asked you once politely
Don’t make me ask again.
My master tells me things are fine
But I can sense what’s wrong
He tells me I should stay behind
But I see what’s beyond -
I’m already gone
I am the force and I’m on my way
I’m already gone
The force is here to stay
My roots are deep in Turkey
With shepherds I did roam
Wherever I was needed
That’s where I called home
I’m calm around the little ones
I’m gentle to the bone
Over time I’ve made the choice
To guard them as my own
I’m already gone
The force is on its way
I’m already gone
The force is here to stay
I’m always on the case
Cause predators abound
I’ve asked them once to their face
Do I have to take them down
My size will make them run and hide
Enemies move on - but
Oh, my family, I have been
Your guardian all along
I’m already gone
The force is on its way
I’m already gone
The force is here to stay
I’m an Anatolian Shepherd
Please get off my land
I’ve asked you once politely
Don’t make me ask again.
Catahoula Leopard Dog
I got the Catahoula Leopard Dog blues
I miss Uncle Earl’s hog dog news
And the Mississippi River too -
I started out on this great American land
Hunted with our great native bands
I can do anything you need
I got the muscle honeyI got the speed
Hey hey hey, what can I say
What more do you need
I got the Catahoula Leopard Dog blues
I miss Uncle Earl’s hog dog news
And the Mississippi River too -
Our roots grow in the steamy old swamp land
We mixed with foreign girls but never as planned
We got that blue merle gene
Now we’re living’ the Louisianna dream
Hey hey hey hey, what can I say
What more do you need
I got the Catahoula Leopard Dog blues
I miss Uncle Earl’s hog dog news
And the Mississippi River too -
Herding cattle just makes common sense
As a group we form an unbreakable fence
Yeah we’re kings of all stock dogs -
Yeah, we’re livin’ high on the hog
Hey hey hey hey, what can I say
What more do you need
II got the Catahoula Leopard Dog blues
I miss Uncle Earl’s hog dog news
And the Mississippi River too -
You love our spotted fur and smiling eyes
We’re just as loyal we we are strong and wise
We’re the big dogs of our state
Proud to make Louisiana great -
Hey hey hey hey, what can I say
What more do you need
I got the Catahoula Leopard Dog blues
I miss Uncle Earl’s hog dog news
And the Mississippi River too -
Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen
You’re an extrovert, outspoken and alert
You’re the flirt known around town
First on the scene, a tracking machine
Easy to see the class clown
You cast a small silhouette
One kiss & I can’t forget
The sweetest little baguette
My little French basset
You’re so carefree, from farm to Paree
Happy, sturdy and sound
Your coat of wire, your heart full of fire
The pride of your home town
(modulate)
You cruise the streets, joyful and sweet
You’re a fine athlete all around
“Madams and sires, meet the town crier
He yells when the prey is found
You cast a small silhouette
One kiss & you can’t forget
The sweetest little baguette
My little French basset
Back on the trail you raise your saber tail
Never fail or back down
You are rambunctious though better in bunches
You make the flush and hold ground
Petit basset griffon Vendeen
Ah, we dance all night long
Petit basset griffon Vendeen
My love is wrapped in this song
Schipperke
I am the black avenger I’ll show you what I do
Rats they all surrender cause they’ve got no more moves
Hold that barge tow the line
We’ll be done in no time -
Let’s rumble tonight
Oh turn up the lights
Let’s Kick up the fight
Can't you see, we’re the Schipperkes
I am the trusty captain I always restore peace
It’s true that I am Belgian and rule the Low Countries
Always workin’ the dock yards
Keep those rats on their guard
Let’s rumble tonight
Turn up the lights
kick up the fight
Can't you see
We’re the Schipperkes
This is how you do it,
All day all night
This is how you do it
Stand back and do it right!
Drifting through Belgium canals cross the land
We know we’re always welcome dressed like Batman
Oh yes I am the captain
And we are all deckhands -
Let’s rumble tonight
Let's turn up the lights
Kick up the fight
If you please
We’re the Schipperkes
We’re the terminators, when the journey ends
We will see our family just around the bend
Galgo
I’m lost on a highway of endless roads
All my friends are gone and I’m alone
But I don’t give up easy, I never let go
Beyond the wild terrain til I find home
And I’m holding out for you -
I feel you coming through -
I’m begging you please don’t let go
I once was a treasure to kings and czars
But now I’m a hunting tool to discard
I’m much like the greyhound, we’re built for speed
But I can cross more country with more ease
And I’m holding out for you -
I feel you coming through -
I’m begging you please don’t let go -
I feel like I'm runnin’ through fire
Nobody to care for me at all
I hear your voice calling higher -
I'm reaching out to you to save my fall -
Well I dream of a home and family -
I am the Galgo and I am worthy
As old as the sea, I’m your Spanish breed -
I dream at the end of the road we’ll all be free -
And I’m holding out for you
I hear you coming through
I'm begging you please don’t go
I’m out on a highway of endless roads
I'm waiting for you, I am Galgo
Xoloitzcuintli
You will lead me to heaven
When my time has come
From the depths of Mexico
You are the chosen one
Dance me to the afterlife
Let your spirit guide me
Your heart will shine the light
Xoloitzcuintli
Xolo, mi xoxo
Cómo te amo
Mi fiel amigo
Mi Xolo, mi xolo
Counting thru centuries
There are thousands and more
In the tombs of Aztecs
They sleep forever more
They danced to the end of time
Set their spirits free
Together they crossed the line
Xoloitzcuintli
Xolo, mi xoxo
Cómo te amo
Mi fiel amigo
Mi Xolo, mi xolo
Curl up and warm my bed
you have my Invitation
While guard dogs look ahead
In anticipation
From the heart of Mexico
Your spirit will guide me
You are my guardian soul
Xoloitzcuintli
Xolo, mi xoxo
Cómo te amo
Mi fiel amigo
Mi Xolo, mi xolo
Border Terrier
I’ve heard rumors - there’s talk in this town
Every time the hunt is on you come around
Smaller than big dogs
You squeeze through the rocks
No matter what
it takes you
Flush out the fox
No wall’s too high, no vixen too sly
Oh yea, you take it all
No hound’s too fast - no horse you can’t outlast
Oh yea, you take it all
Hey, my little otter head
My scruffy earth dog
Shake off that wiry coat
And get on the job
You’re a Border Terrier
You take a stand
Climb any barrier,
My trusty right hand -
No wall’s too high, no fox is too sly
Oh yea you take it all
No hound's too fast - no horse you can't outlast
No valley too wide -
Over the highlands
Into the night sky
Over the lowlands
To the British borderline
The chase unwinds,
Time after time
Like dust we’re left behind -
You’re a Border terrier
You’re hard as nails
Good natured, lovable and
Sweet as puppy tails -
No wall’s too high, no valley too wide
Oh yea you take it all
No hound's too fast, no horse you can't outlast
Oh year you've got it all