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 — Piano Lead Sheet

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"Walkin' The Dog" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. 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

Where are the chord symbols for "Walkin' The Dog" displayed?
Lead Sheet shows chord symbols (like Am, G7, C) above the melody line with lyrics below. Every chord change highlights in real time as the song plays, so you can play the melody with the right hand and follow chord shapes with the left. "Walkin' The Dog" is in G.
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.
Does "Walkin' The Dog" have chords and lyrics?
Yes! The Lead Sheet shows the melody with chord symbols (like Am, G, C) and full lyrics. Perfect for singing along or playing with a band. "Walkin' The Dog" is in the key of G at 100 BPM.
What chords are in "Walkin' The Dog"?
Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of G, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.

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