From the recording War Dog The Musical
Lyrics
Left! Right! Sit! Stay!
Let’s see what you’ve got today!
Boots and paws are side by side
They're marching out in perfect stride
Tails are waggin' heads held high—
They're learning fast—just watch 'em try!
I chase balls I chew your shoes
But if you give the word I’ll come to you
I’ll be loud and proud—I’ll bark I’ll bite—
When the mission comes I’ll fight that fight!
That’s Duke—he’s my right-hand man
He’s smart and strong he understands
He knows what’s right and tags along
He’s got my six—I lead him strong!
Do you smell that? There’s trouble near
I sniffed it out from over here!
Give me a task—I’ll ace the test
I was born to serve the best
We may bark and we may play
But we’re learnin’ every day
Jump through hoops and duck and crawl
Trainin’ for that final call!
Boots and paws they know the drills—
Even scrapes won’t make us still
Through the mud the heat the strain
We rise we fall we train again
I feel it comin'—danger near...
They're teachin’ us to fight through fear
Not just play—we're learning war...
But I’ll protect the ones I swore
Who are the best boys who fight through the test?
Strong and ready for what comes next!
Who stands tall with nose and claw?
We’re soldiers too—just with a paw!
Boots and paws—we train we grow
Side by side through rain or snow
For every whistle every cue—
We learn to lead we learn from you
These aren’t just games or little tricks...
We're gearin’ up for somethin' big
And still you wag your tail obey—
My brave companion come what may
We were made to serve and stay—
I’ll watch your back you lead the way
Through fire through fear we won’t steer—
We’ll be right beside you here
Boots and paws—we rise we run
Together ‘til the job is done
From bark to boot from growl to cheer—
We’re more than teammates—we are here!
Side... by... side... through... every... cause
Marchin’... proud... in... boots... and... paws!
