(How Much Is) That Doggie In the Window
Patti Page
Track 6 on Golden Hits
(How Much Is) That Doggie In the Window Lyrics
[Chorus]
How much is that doggie in the window? (Arf arf)
The one with the waggly tail
How much is that doggie in the window? (Arf arf)
I do hope that doggie's for sale
[Verse 1]
I must take a trip to California
And leave my poor sweetheart alone
If he has a dog, he won't be lonesome
And the doggie will have a good home
[Chorus]
How much is that doggie in the window? (Arf arf)
The one with the waggly tail
How much is that doggie in the window? (Arf arf)
I do hope that doggie's for sale
[Verse 2]
I read in the papers there are robbers (Woof woof)
With flashlights that shine in the dark
My love needs a doggie to protect him
And scare them away with one bark
I don't want a bunny or a kitty
I don't want a parrot that talks
I don't want a bowl of little fishies
He can't take a goldfish for a walk
How much is that doggie in the window? (Arf arf)
The one with the waggly tail
How much is that doggie in the window? (Arf arf)
I do hope that doggie's for sale
[Verse 1]
I must take a trip to California
And leave my poor sweetheart alone
If he has a dog, he won't be lonesome
And the doggie will have a good home
[Chorus]
How much is that doggie in the window? (Arf arf)
The one with the waggly tail
How much is that doggie in the window? (Arf arf)
I do hope that doggie's for sale
[Verse 2]
I read in the papers there are robbers (Woof woof)
With flashlights that shine in the dark
My love needs a doggie to protect him
And scare them away with one bark
I don't want a bunny or a kitty
I don't want a parrot that talks
I don't want a bowl of little fishies
He can't take a goldfish for a walk
[Chorus]
How much is that doggie in the window? (Arf arf)
The one with the waggly tail
How much is that doggie in the window? (Arf arf)
I do hope that doggie's for sale
How much is that doggie in the window? (Arf arf)
The one with the waggly tail
How much is that doggie in the window? (Arf arf)
I do hope that doggie's for sale
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Genius Annotation
The no. 1 hit for Patti Page in 1953 that became a very popular nursery song. The words – simple and innocent hd two remarkable effects.
The tine is based on folk tune – Carnival in Venice", an 18th century Italian song.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s77iAvP1poE
This song is considered one of the last “cutesy” songs that inspired a whole new genre of songs a couple of years later – rock'n'roll with its faster pace, different instrumentation and less corny lyrics (though some would debate that).
The other effect came years later, as this song portrayed the very much condemned pet shop industry (see annotation).
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