Walkin' The Dog

by Rufus Thomas
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Lyrics

Mar y Mack, ma for dressed in black, cents

to sil ver but tons up and down her back.

How’d I know?

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 teen black, cents

to see an el e phant and jump the fence.

It jumped so

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 — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along

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Free karaoke for "Walkin' The Dog" by Rufus Thomas: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. Key of G, 100 BPM.

Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.

About “Walkin' The Dog”

What key is "Walkin' The Dog" by Rufus Thomas played in?
Walkin' The Dog is arranged in the key of G on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Walkin' The Dog"?
The arrangement plays at 100 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Walkin' The Dog" easy to play on piano?
This is a medium-difficulty arrangement. Most players can learn it within a few practice sessions using the speed control.
Can I download sheet music for "Walkin' The Dog"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Walkin' The Dog"?
"Walkin' The Dog" was originally performed by Rufus Thomas. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Walkin' The Dog"?
This arrangement uses 6 chords: A, B, C, E, Em7, Epow.
Is there a karaoke version of "Walkin' The Dog" with lyrics?
Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Walkin' The Dog" by Rufus Thomas. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
Can I change the key of "Walkin' The Dog" to match my voice or capo?
Yes. The original is in G, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
Can I slow "Walkin' The Dog" down to learn the words and chords?
Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.