Walkin' The Dog

by Rufus Thomas

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Lyrics

Mar y Mack, ma for dressed fif in black, cents

to sil ver but tons up and down her back.

How’d I know?

high, Yes, she told.

(CN.C.)She n’t broke a nee dle; now the she can’t Ju sew.

Walk in’ the dog.

I’m just a walk in’ your (E)dog.

Well, if you (B)don’t know how to do it, I’ll (A)show ya how to walk the dog.

Asked her mom ma for dressed fif teen black, cents

to see an el e phant and jump the fence.

It jumped so high, touched the sky,

(CN.C.)did n’t come a back dle; till the Fourth of Ju ly.

Walk in’ the dog.

I’m just a walk in’ your (E)dog.

Well, if you (B)don’t know how to do it, I’ll (A)show ya how to walk the dog.

Mar y, Mar y, quite con trar y,

how does your gar den grow?

(Ver y well.)

Sil ver bells and lit tle bit ty bit ty bob tails;

(E5)pret ty (CN.C.)maids all in a row.

Walk in’ your dog.

I’m just a walk in’ your (E)dog.

(Whoa whoa whoa whoa whoa whoa.)

Well, if you (B)don’t know how to do it, I’ll (A)show ya how to walk the dog.

Well, if you don’t know (B)how to do it, I’ll (A)show ya how to walk the (CN.C.)dog.

Well, if you don’t know (B)how to do it, I’ll (A)show ya how to walk the (Em7)dog.

Walkin' The Dog by Rufus Thomas — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Walkin' The Dog by Rufus Thomas in our color-coded kid songbook view — every note is colored by pitch (red C, orange D, yellow E, green F, blue G, purple A, pink B) and the lyrics sit directly under each note, so children can sing along while they play. The song is in the key of G at 100 BPM, a medium-difficulty arrangement — try slowing the tempo down using the BPM control.

Tips for parents & teachers

  • Start at 50% tempo using the BPM control. Speed up only when your child can play through without stopping.
  • Turn on the metronome from the top bar to build steady rhythm.
  • Use the segmented OFF / C / 1 button to toggle note labels on the staff and keys — kids learn note names faster with letters showing.
  • Tap a measure number on the timeline to jump to a specific section for repeat practice.

Frequently asked questions

Is "Walkin' The Dog" good for a child learning piano?
Yes — this color-coded arrangement is designed for ages 4-12. Each note is colored by pitch so kids match colors to keys, no music reading required. Lyrics sit under every note for sing-along play.
What age can start with "Walkin' The Dog"?
Children as young as 4 can follow the color-coded notes. By age 6-7 most kids can play through the song themselves with light guidance. Parent help is recommended for the first few sessions.
Do we need a piano teacher to use this?
No — the color-coded format is designed to be self-explanatory. Parents with no music background can supervise. Teachers can also use it as an introductory lesson tool.
Can we print the sheet music?
Yes — tap "Download Sheet Music" above for a free printable PDF with the same color-coded notes that appear on screen.