[Verse 1] He’s a mean ol’ hound from the county yard, scars for days and a tail that’s hard. Chasin’ dreams through dust and smoke, barkin’ loud at every joke. [Chorus] Ugly dog, got a beautiful growl, sleeps in the gutter, still makes ’em howl. Never had class, never wore a tag, but he’ll bite like pride in a paper bag. [Verse 2] Found a queen with a downtown leash, fed her bones and a little bit of peace. She said “baby, you stink of gin,” he said “honey, that’s how legends begin.” [Bridge (instrumental)] Bottleneck slide solo; bass walks the curb; Ted drops into half-time swing. [Final Chorus] Ugly dog, run your street, every scratch a holy beat. When the night goes quiet and the moon turns red, that ugly dog still ain’t dead.
