Dunnigan - Lyrics

^CThere was a man whom ^Fwe all knew— ^FDunnigan, ^G7Dunnigan, ^CDunnigan. ^G7Sing along; you’ll ^Cmeet him too. ^FDunnigan, ^G7Dunnigan, ^CDunnigan. ^CDunnigan was a ^Fballadeer. ^FDunnigan, ^G7Dunnigan, ^CDunnigan. ^CSongs were music ^Fto his ear. ^FDunnigan, ^G7Dunnigan, ^CDunnigan. ^FFolks would come from ^G7far and near ^Fhear him sing out ^G7loud and clear, when he sang out ^Cthey would cheer. ^FDunnigan, ^G7Dunnigan, ^CDunnigan. Dunnigan danced like Fred Astaire. Dunnigan, Dunnigan, Dunnigan. Danced on walls; he danced on stairs. Dunnigan, Dunnigan, Dunnigan. Feet moved swiftly, light as air. Some would look and some would stare, No one teased him; no one dared. Dunnigan, Dunnigan, Dunnigan. Dunnigan was a preacher’s son. Dunnigan, Dunnigan, Dunnigan. All he wanted was some fun. Dunnigan, Dunnigan, Dunnigan. For the old folks to confuse and the young ones to amuse he did handstands on the pews. Dunnigan, Dunnigan, Dunnigan. Dunnigan was jazz artiste. Dunnigan, Dunnigan, Dunnigan. Blew his saxaphone with teeth. Dunnigan, Dunnigan, Dunnigan. He would blow a winter’s gale, he would blow a nightinggale, when he had his fill of ale. Dunnigan, Dunnigan, Dunnigan. Dunnigan was a private eye. Dunnigan, Dunnigan, Dunnigan. Caught the thief, and nabbed the spy. Dunnigan, Dunnigan, Dunnigan. He was quick and he was spry. If your guy had roaming eyes, he’d nab that culprit in the rye. Dunnigan, Dunnigan, Dunnigan. Dunnigan was a soda jerk. Dunnigan, Dunnigan, Dunnigan. Liked the sodas, but not the work. Dunnigan, Dunnigan, Dunnigan. When girls came in you’d see them smirk. The sodas always made him burp. That’s what we mean by “soda jerk.” Dunnigan, Dunnigan, Dunnigan. Dunnigan was an engineer. Dunnigan, Dunnigan, Dunnigan. Drove his engine far and near. Dunnigan, Dunnigan, Dunnigan. When he arrived the townsfolk cheered. He’d get you there; no need to fear; train tracks meant he didn’t veer. Dunnigan, Dunnigan, Dunnigan. Dunnigan was a wedding guest. Dunnigan, Dunnigan, Dunnigan. He dressed up in a fancy vest. Dunnigan, Dunnigan, Dunnigan. He bought a gift and joined the fest. He danced a dance then took a rest. Wished the couple all the best. Dunnigan, Dunnigan, Dunnigan. Dunnigan drove up highway five. Dunnigan, Dunnigan, Dunnigan. In real fast traffic he would thrive. Dunnigan, Dunnigan, Dunnigan. He’d drive so fast that he’d get fined. The trucks would swerve and he would jive. It’s a wonder he survived. Dunnigan, Dunnigan, Dunnigan. Dunnigan liked to play in snow. Dunnigan, Dunnigan, Dunnigan. He’d ball it up as it were dough. Dunnigan, Dunnigan, Dunnigan. Throw at those he didn’t know. If they threw back then he would go. He didn’t want to cause a row. Dunnigan, Dunnigan, Dunnigan. Dunnigan was a farmer’s son Dunnigan, Dunnigan, Dunnigan. He was a farming son of a gun Dunnigan, Dunnigan, Dunnigan. Should I plant here something sweet? What would be easy or a treat? What the heck. I’ll just plant wheat. Dunnigan, Dunnigan, Dunnigan. Dunnigan was a millionaire. Dunnigan, Dunnigan, Dunnigan. Dunnigan thought he walked on air. Dunnigan, Dunnigan, Dunnigan. When he tried to claim a chair all the people did was stare. For all we know, they did not care. Dunnigan, Dunnigan, Dunnigan. ^CDunnigan’s drink was ^Fwhisky rye. ^FDunnigan, ^G7Dunnigan, ^CDunnigan. ^CWasn’t happy ^Fbeing dry. ^FDunnigan, ^G7Dunnigan, ^CDunnigan. ^FWhen he drank, he’d ^G7curse your eyes, ^Fkiss the girls to ^G7make them cry. ^FWife found out; we ^G7don’t know why; wrang his neck and ^Cmade him try ^Fto be a ^G7better ^CDunnigan. ^FIf you haven’t ^G7had enough then write your own, but ^Cshare your stuff. ^FDunnigan, ^G7Dunnigan, ^CDunnigan.

Dunnigan’s horse he threw a shoe, Dunnigan, Dunnigan, Dunnigan. Dunnigan asked what do I do? Dunnigan, Dunnigan, Dunnigan. Guess I better get some glue. Got that glue, glued on that shoe Thought he’d better glue his, too. Dunnigan, Dunnigan, Dunnigan. He threw his TV out the door. Dunnigan, Dunnigan, Dunnigan. He thought that TV was a bore. Dunnigan, Dunnigan, Dunnigan. Out with talk shows anymore. When he watched them he did snore. Now there’s time to read much more. Dunnigan, Dunnigan, Dunnigan. Dunnigan had a pecan tree. Dunnigan, Dunnigan, Dunnigan. Cracked the nuts upon his knee. Dunnigan, Dunnigan, Dunnigan. Ate his pecan pie with tea; gave away his nuts for free; gave his nuts to charity. Dunnigan, Dunnigan, Dunnigan. Dunnigan was the teachers pet. Dunnigan, Dunnigan, Dunnigan. Teacher taught the alphabet. Dunnigan, Dunnigan, Dunnigan. Cleaned the chalkboards, got all wet, Then he said “No, don’t you fret; I don’t mean to be a threat.” Dunnigan, Dunnigan, Dunnigan. Dunnigan liked to read his books. Dunnigan, Dunnigan, Dunnigan. Read his books in breakfast nooks. Dunnigan, Dunnigan, Dunnigan. Read everything he undertook. Read it all, by hook or crook. Read it once, no second look. Dunnigan, Dunnigan, Dunnigan. Dunnigan planted a pepper seed. Dunnigan, Dunnigan, Dunnigan. Dunnigan said that he’d just see Dunnigan, Dunnigan, Dunnigan. what that pepper seed would do. Would it poke its head right through? Would it be real spicy too? Dunnigan, Dunnigan, Dunnigan. Dunnigan was a goofy guy. Dunnigan, Dunnigan, Dunnigan. He turned his eyes up to the sky. Dunnigan, Dunnigan, Dunnigan. Rain was falling all around. It was falling on the ground. Stomped and made a squishy sound. Dunnigan, Dunnigan, Dunnigan. Dunnigan was a betting man. Dunnigan, Dunnigan, Dunnigan. He’d bet his life on a coffee can. Dunnigan, Dunnigan, Dunnigan, Doubt his self or doubt his clan he would dare and hit the fan til his cash was down the pan. Dunnigan, Dunnigan, Dunnigan. Dunnigan owned a submarine Dunnigan, Dunnigan, Dunnigan. shaped just like a navy bean. Dunnigan, Dunnigan, Dunnigan. Submarine was aqua green and it stank like old sardines so would dive to wash it clean. Dunnigan, Dunnigan, Dunnigan. Dunnigan slept in bed til nine Dunnigan, Dunnigan, Dunnigan. for he thought his bed was fine. Dunnigan, Dunnigan, Dunnigan. If you asked he would opine staying supine was divine. He’d get up in time to dine. Dunnigan, Dunnigan, Dunnigan. Dunnigan wouldn’t mow his lawn. Dunnigan, Dunnigan, Dunnigan. Mention mowing he would yawn. Dunnigan, Dunnigan, Dunnigan. His will to mow was so far gone, his lawn did feed three deer with fawn who ate his grass until the dawn. Dunnigan, Dunnigan, Dunnigan. Dunnigan, Dunnigan loved to fish. Dunnigan, Dunnigan, Dunnigan. Fishing was his only wish. Dunnigan, Dunnigan, Dunnigan. Give him a pole or just a hook he would stick it in a brook then pull it up to take a look. Dunnigan, Dunnigan, Dunnigan. Dunnigan drove a funky car. Dunnigan, Dunnigan, Dunnigan. Still he thought he was a star. Dunnigan, Dunnigan, Dunnigan. Had a body full of scars; door was always stuck ajar; couldn’t drive it very far. Dunnigan, Dunnigan, Dunnigan. Dunnigan was hungry guy. Dunnigan, Dunnigan, Dunnigan. All he ate was puddin’ pie. Dunnigan, Dunnigan, Dunnigan. Eating pie would make him high, he’d get up into the sky with puddin’ pie and whiskey rye. Dunnigan, Dunnigan, Dunnigan. Dunnigan liked to stay up late Dunnigan, Dunnigan, Dunnigan. Even when he had no date. Dunnigan, Dunnigan, Dunnigan. He was happy, he was wild. He was simple and begiled. Always acted like a child. Dunnigan, Dunnigan, Dunnigan. Dunnigan went to music camp. Dunnigan, Dunnigan, Dunnigan. Dunnigan didn’t take his amp. Dunnigan, Dunnigan, Dunnigan Without his amp he couldn’t play, so he learned something every day. Lots of love there to repay. Dunnigan, Dunnigan, Dunnigan. Dunnigan travelled here and there. Dunnigan, Dunnigan, Dunnigan. He travelled just to take some air. Dunnigan, Dunnigan, Dunnigan He skipped, he hitched, he took a ship. When he had fun he’d let it rip and he had fun on every trip. Dunnigan, Dunnigan, Dunnigan. Dunigan didn’t like hot days. Dunnigan, Dunnigan, Dunnigan. Didn’t want to catch the rays. Dunnigan, Dunnigan, Dunnigan. Lack of shade gave him dismays. He would hike a ways for shade. Blazing days would faze his gaze. Dunnigan, Dunnigan, Dunnigan. Dunigan wanted to be a star. Dunnigan, Dunnigan, Dunnigan. Dunnigan thought he would go far. Dunnigan, Dunnigan, Dunnigan. So he tried to learn guitar but his plucking was subpar and his strumming was bizzare. Dunnigan, Dunnigan, Dunnigan. Dunnigan liked to tell tall tales. Dunnigan, Dunnigan, Dunnigan. Dunnigan should have been in sales. Dunnigan, Dunnigan, Dunnigan. He could spin; he’d never tire; he should have been the city crier for no one thought he was a liar. Dunnigan, Dunnigan, Dunnigan. Dunnigan liked to tease his cat Dunnigan, Dunnigan, Dunnigan. but his cat gave tit for tat. Dunnigan, Dunnigan, Dunnigan. When challenged with a gingham rat the cat refused an ugly spat but shred the rat in seconds flat. Dunnigan, Dunnigan, Dunnigan. Poor poor Dunnigan tried his best. Dunnigan, Dunnigan, Dunnigan. He just barely passed the test. Dunnigan, Dunnigan, Dunnigan. He was proud; stuck out his chest, said he cared not, just in jest. Even so that man was blest. Dunnigan, Dunnigan, Dunnigan. Dunnigan Dunnigan missed his friends. Dunnigan, Dunnigan, Dunnigan. Not all good things have to end. Dunnigan, Dunnigan, Dunnigan. Friends don’t have to condescend, bend with fakers to pretend. Friends are those you can’t offend. Dunnigan, Dunnigan, Dunnigan.

Dunnigan was a dog catcher. Dunnigan, Dunnigan, Dunnigan. He would come to catch your cur. Dunnigan, Dunnigan, Dunnigan. He used no net; he used no lure. He had a certain dog allure. He made the dogs feel so secure. He caught his dog or cat for sure, put them back if they did purr. Dunnigan, Dunnigan, Dunnigan. Dunnigan went down to the mall. Dunnigan, Dunnigan, Dunnigan. Bought a hat; it was too tall. Dunnigan, Dunnigan, Dunnigan. Got one more; it was too small. Knew he couldn’t wait till fall. Said what the heck; I’ll wear them all. Dunnigan, Dunnigan, Dunnigan. Dunnigan had to paint a wall. Dunnigan, Dunnigan, Dunnigan. Climbed a ladder, took a fall. Dunnigan, Dunnigan, Dunnigan. Grabbed his cell phone; made a call; hit the redial; called the mall. D’ya have a hoist or carry-all? Dunnigan, Dunnigan, Dunnigan. Dunnigan was a lumberjack. Dunnigan, Dunnigan, Dunnigan. He’d chop your wood and pile your stack. Dunnigan, Dunnigan, Dunnigan. He’d take your cash, but not your flack. If you took his, he’d take it back. He had no lack of gracious tact. Dunnigan, Dunnigan, Dunnigan. He put his boat into the lake. Dunnigan, Dunnigan, Dunnigan. My oh my, what will I take? Dunnigan, Dunnigan, Dunnigan. I’ll take a pole; I’ll take a cake. I’ll take a paddle, take a steak. I’ll take a hoe; I’ll take a rake. I’ll take a rest; I’ll take a break. I think I’ll stay; my belly aches. Dunnigan, Dunnigan, Dunnigan. Dunnigan was a dairy man. Dunnigan, Dunnigan, Dunnigan. He miked the cows he milked the land. Dunnigan, Dunnigan, Dunnigan. Impressed the girls, impressed the lads, thrilled the milk maids with his hands, filled the week with one night stands. Dunnigan, Dunnigan, Dunnigan. Dunnigan drove a yellow cab. Dunnigan, Dunnigan, Dunnigan. Dunnigan owned a yellow lab. Dunnigan, Dunnigan, Dunnigan. Of his fares he would not blab because his lab the fares would grab by the ripples of their flab. Dunnigan, Dunnigan, Dunnigan. Dunnigan knew a witch doctor. Dunnigan, Dunnigan, Dunnigan. Dunnigan asked him for a cure. Dunnigan, Dunnigan, Dunnigan. But though the cure he could endure about the payment he was sore so kicked the doctor out the door. Dunnigan, Dunnigan, Dunnigan. When Dunnigan went to London Town, Dunnigan, Dunnigan, Dunnigan. he didn’t know which way was down. Dunnigan, Dunnigan, Dunnigan. He stepped outside and honked like geese, shouted out the Irish could not be beat. and drove the wrong side of the street. Dunnigan, Dunnigan, Dunnigan.