Versatile Verse 3

A horse and rider came galloping by
The dogs bit the horse, I started to cry,

I was so pleased to get home to Fred that night

I was so pleased to get home to Fred that night
I told him about my terrible fright

He turned to me with a gentle smile

He turned to me with a gentle smile
Held my hand and sat with me awhile

He kissed me on the tip of my nose

He kissed me on the tip of my nose
I felt a tingle right through to my toes

Ohh ? I came over all unnecessary...

Ohh ? I came over all unnecessary...
I knew it would only be temporary

These moments are few and far between

These moments are few and far between
The last time was on a trip up to Aberdeen

He came over all romantic and held my hand all day

He came over all romantic and held my hand all day
And later said ‘shall we go inside and try to play?’

I said ‘I know what your game is my lad’

I said 'I know what your game is my lad'
do you think I'm raving mad?

In those days a ring was supposed to come first

In those days a ring was supposed to come first
And it was exciting- I was fit to burst!

Couldn’t wait to flash my tiny bright diamond ?

Couldn't wait to flash my tiny bright diamond
Unfortunately he thought I could cook like Raymond

Le Blanc, that is, but alas I am not

Le Blanc, that is, but alas I am not
I cut my finger just peeling a carrot

He found me a bandage, said we’d have takeaway curry

He found me a bandage, said we’d have takeaway curry
I said "I'm starving so please can we hurry"

But he insisted on cooking his own poppadoms

But he insisted on cooking his own poppadoms
he used so much spice they felt just like bombs

I needed to drink a gallon of water

I needed to drink a gallon of water
And clean up the pestle and mortar

Which was stained with all the exotic spices

Which was stained with all the exotic spices
From cooking all that curry and rices

But I must admit I do prefer noodles

But I must admit I do prefer noodles
I like them after a walk with my poodles

They really are the most intelligent of dogs

They really are the most intelligent of dogs
Although some would say not as clever as mogs

Most cats are crafty while a dog is loyal

Most cats are crafty while a dog is loyal
Of course cats have always thought themselves royal

Indeed they were worshipped as gods in Egypt

Indeed they were worshipped as gods in Egypt
I've heard that, like royalty, they were buried in a crypt

but I still prefer my little dog who just likes a cuddle

but I still prefer my little dog who just likes a cuddle
Runs down the path and jumps in a puddle

I’m exhausted thinking of tomorrow’s walk

I’m exhausted thinking of tomorrow’s walk
Fido loves other dogs, we have to stop and talk.

And he has to lift his leg at every single tree

And he has to lift his leg at every single tree
It’s part of his repertoire while he’s running free.

I slip his lead and he’s off like a whippet

I slip his lead and he’s off like a whippet
I like that he’s not a canine limpet

Never leaving my side when I go to the lavatory

Never leaving my side when I go to the lavatory
But if I am late to fill his bowl his look can be accusatory

He has his little habits and likes a set routine