Similar theme to Hank Williams' MOVE IT ON OVER, from 1947.


MOVE OVER ROVER
As recorded by Al Dexter, 1953.

1. Married men will all agree: a dog is man's best friend.
He'll stick to you through thick and thin; they're faithful to the end.
I have a dog named Rover, who adds up just that way,
And when I really need a friend, I go to him and say:

CHORUS: Oh, move over, Rover, and make room for a friend.
Move over, Rover, and let your old pal in.
I'm gettin' tired and sleepy; on you I can depend,
So move over, Rover, and let your old pal in.

2. I went out the other night to get myself a beer,
And there I met the cutest one and closer I drew near.
About that time my wife walked in and ante'd up the score,
So now I'm out at Rover's house a-knockin' at the door.

3. I've been locked out many times; it seems like many more.
I've been thrown into the jugs until I lost the score,
So when she's on the warpath, I love old Rover so,
'Cause she will call the doggone cops and back in jail I go.

4. I have done some slippin' 'round but I won't slip no more,
For she caught me out with a blonde and got her forty-four.
Now when she pulls that rusty gat and draws her bead on me,
I go hunt for Rover's house and help him share his fleas.