[Verse 1] I found him sittin’ in the back of a cage Grey on his muzzle, a little past his age Tag on his collar said “Sioux” Didn’t ask questions, ’cause I knew [Verse 1 tag - half-spoken] Hell, I think he picked me too [Chorus 1] They all laugh when I call his name Say it don’t fit, say it sounds strange But he’s still standin’, still seein’ it through Guess life ain’t easy… for a dog named Sioux [Verse 2] Ain’t fast no more, but he’s solid and sure Got that kind of calm you can’t teach or learn Vet just shrugs, says, “Hard to say what he is” Sioux cocked his head like he remembers things [Chorus 2] Been counted out more times than most Still shows up when it matters the most Ain’t nothin’ broke, just chipped and bruised Guess life ain’t easy… for a dog named Sioux [Bridge] Maybe it’s the miles in his bones Maybe it’s the nights he spent alone Every long night taught him what to do He just lays there quiet, watchin’ you [Chorus 3] He don’t rush, he don’t spook Carries scars he never used Doesn’t complain ’bout what he’s been through Guess life ain’t easy… for a dog named Sioux [Final Chorus] Didn’t come with much to lose Just a name and a worn-out view Now he sleeps where the light comes through [Outro tag - half-spoken, smile in the voice] Hey Sioux!... Guess what?.... I'm gonna make life easy...for a dog named Sioux
