The Dogs are Sleeping

from Curious Dilemmas by Ken McDonald

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Penny Holmes having trouble with her boyfriend
She’s been up half the night worrying
But you know it’s never gonna change him
And the dogs are sleeping

Her sister Mary feeling so unhappy
She’s had a go in with her Daddy
She’s been awake for hours weeping
And the dogs are sleeping

You always thought them crazy
Running up and down the fence all day yeah
You always thought them stupid
It’s a good thing they didn’t know what you did

Brother Nathan on a rampage
Heading backwards through another stage
Threatens leaving he always stays
And the dogs are sleeping

Mum and Dad sticking together
One fight battle on forever
They vowed to rough all weather
And the dogs are sleeping

The dogs have got you beaten
They’re getting their good nights sleeping
The dogs have got you licked
Even though you might think it’s a trick

You always thought them crazy
Lying in the shade all day yeah
You always thought them stupid
It’s a good thing they didn’t know what you did

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from Curious Dilemmas, track released May 8, 2012

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Ken McDonald Music Brisbane, Australia

G’day, I am Ken McDonald, a singer songwriter who has been writing songs for over 40 years. I started recording albums for fun about 10 years ago. I have completed five albums, some with the help of family and friends.

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