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Oh Henry, wouldn't you know it?
You've made us a family
We're in love and not afraid to show it
It just comes easily
And in case it isn't clear
I’ll sing it out for all to hear
Henry Rollins, your mother and I love you very much
You've got your head on my lap now
You are my baby boy
Perfect time to take a nap now
And maybe mom will join
And I doubt you’ll ever know
how we adore you so
Henry Rollins your mother and I love you very much
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Number Two
06:07
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Come on, Henry
We don’t have all day
and right now there’s something you’ve gotta do
Before we go inside
Before we go inside
you have to poo
Come on, Henry
You haven’t gone since eight last night
don’t put up a fight
you’re overdue
Before we go inside
Before we go back in
you have to poo
That’s your only job
That’s the only thing you have to do
That’s your only job
that’s the only thing I ask of you
Once I’m out for the night
and there’s no one in sight
to let you go outside
then you’ll be so sad
and wish that you had
pooped outside instead
So I think we should
walk the neighborhood
it’s for your own good
No, we can’t go home
until you show me something
You can do it, Henry
I know that you’ve got what it takes
I know you’ve got it inside you
Before we go inside
Before I go to work you have to poo
That’s your only job
that’s the only thing you have to do
That’s your only job
that’s the only thing I ask of you
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Our Puppy
03:04
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You rode up from Tupelo on a truck
And we drove out to Fishkill to pick you up
Trembling with fear
We brought you to live here
And now we get to watch as you grow up
You were frightened, nervous, and kinda glum
And when we tried to walk you you wouldn’t come
We took you in our arms
and delivered you from harm
cause we think you were mistreated where you came from
Ill tell you for a fact, you're never going back
Henry you're our puppy
Now that you’re with us you’re here for good
I often wonder if that’s understood
Just give me a sign
of what is on your mind
you can’t talk but I kinda wish you could
And what is this I’ve got?
A penny for your thoughts, Henry
You’re our puppy
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Sometimes your shadow looks like Batman
Your little ears appear to be a cowl
Strap on your harness for a utility belt
and for a cape I wrap you in a towel
I’ll paint my face and play The Joker
Asking you Henry, why so serious?
Don’t worry, I won’t overdose on pills
No need to fear, there’ll always be an us
I’ll pick you up and spin you round
the Batwing’s crashing to the ground
Escape the wreck and get away
You’ll live to fight another day
A blanket draped over your crate
you sit and brood in your batcave
And then I’ll take the Alfred role
and bring your dinner in your bowl
Sometimes your shadow looks like Batman
a menacing image cast upon the wall
you’ll protect us from super villains
Fearsome and bravely standing true and tall
Sometimes your shadow looks like Batman
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5. |
Leave The Bunnies Alone
04:20
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Got to mind your business, Henry
Leave the bunnies alone
Stay out of the bushes, Henry
Leave them bunnies alone
I know they're calling to you
But you've got to show some self control
I know they're calling to you, calling to you
Show control
Listen as I command you, Henry
Leave the bunnies alone
Don't make me reprimand you, Henry
Leave them bunnies alone
Don't make me say it twice, I don't wanna say it twice
show control
And although they do entice you must make this sacrifice
and show control
Don't pull away from me
You've got to mind your business
You've got to mind your own business
Hey Henry, can you hear me?
I'm logging a complaint
I've gotta keep you near me
'cuz that's where them bunnies ain't
I’m sure that you can smell them
I'm afraid you'll bring the pain
And I know that you can hear them
even though the sound is faint
That sound is faint
You’ve got to mind your business.
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Don't Sniff That
01:29
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Don’t sniff that, Henry
That’s poop, don’t put your nose near that
Don’t sniff that, Henry
That’s gross, don’t put your nose near that
Don’t sniff that, Henry
That’s an old cheeseburger wrapper
Don’t sniff that, Henry
That’s nasty, you don’t want that wrapper
Don’t sniff that, Henry
That’s a rotting dead baby bird
Don’t sniff that, Henry
Don’t put your nose anywhere near that bird
You don’t wanna sniff it
No, you don’t wanna sniff it
No, Henry, you don’t wanna sniff it.
Don’t sniff it.
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7. |
Waiting For Mom
03:48
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Lazing around on the couch
you’re lying on the floor
your ears at full attention
listening for that sound
of somebody at the door
I grab your favorite chew toy
But you don’t wanna play
We’re missing someone special
'cuz she’s been gone all day
We’re waiting for mom
Waiting for mom to come home
Moping around the house
like a pathetic little boy
I try to cheer you up
but you’re such a little sad sack now
and I start to get annoyed
Suddenly you perk up
at that familiar sound
the clicking of the door lock
you go jumping all around
We’re waiting for mom
waiting for mom to come home
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8. |
Bye Bye Car
03:55
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We'll go bye bye car
We'll go for a drive
We won't go too far
We'll just go for a ride
You like bye bye car
You own the backseat
We can only walk so far
Now we'll rest our feet
Windows halfway down
The breeze on your face
We'll just cruise around
Ain't got to be no place
We'll go bye bye car
We'll have a good time
We won't go too far
Oh, we'll have a good time.
We’ll go bye bye car
I’ll strap you in
I won’t be long
I’m just running in
I’ll crack the window
so you'll you some air
Breathe, Henry
breathe the fresh air
We go bye bye car
You like it
No, I won’t let you drive
You don’t have a license
That’s not in your skillset
Just take the backseat
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Baby Boopkin
04:36
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Well, we’ve been friends for a while
Ever since that day we met you’ve made a habit out of making me smile
My little fuzzy child
you sit and sleep all day and then when we get home you run around and go wild
And every time you lick me it kinda freaks me out
but I, I know it means you love me
You’re gonna be with us forever, but it won’t feel like long
No, it won’t feel like long
I want to say that I love my Henry
I bet you’re sick of hearin’ bout henry
I don’t really think it’s all that weird to sing songs for my dog
See his face, he’s such shmoopkin
He is my baby boopkin
I just can’t believe that he really is mine
There’s things I would say
if I could I’d find a way to speak in dog
Wouldn’t that great?
To know each other better,
and open up a dialogue?
And every time you lick me it kinda freaks me out
but I, I know it means you love me
Henry, chase that ball
Park time, Park time is coming and
you start, you start your running and
you know that I’m gonna throw it, you will chase that ball
He’s my boopkin
My baby boopkin
He’s not a dog
No, not a dog
He’s a boopkin
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10. |
Running In Your Sleep
01:15
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I can see you lying
running like the devil
in your sleep
I can see you flying
running like the devil
in your sleep
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Glenn Garthwaite New York, New York
Hi, I'm Glenn. I make silly songs.
I also make non-silly songs. Links below.
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