... I kicked my dog
I was mean to him before
I guess that's why he walked out my door.
I really wish I could see him some more.

I looked under the mats and I asked all the cats
I went to the vet have you heard anything yet
My dog was lost but now he's found
My dog was lost but now he's found

I went to the bar and they said not so far
I went to the gym have you taken a walk with him
My dog was lost but now he's found
My dog was lost but now he's found

I went to the run but they were having too much fun
I put up a flyer and gossiped the town cryer
My dog was lost but now he's found
My dog was lost but now he's found

I stood on the corner and called up the coroner
I emailed the station and told â??em my location
My dog was lost but now he's found
My dog was lost but now he's found

I went to the DQ cause I thought I might see you
I went to the Super K have you seen any recent stray
My dog was lost but now he's found
My dog was lost but now he's found

I went down to the market where tied up you used to bark at
Went where you got adopted felt so bad I nearly dropped dead
My dog was lost but now he's found
My dog was lost but now he's found

I put a mortgage on my lease and went to the police
I bribed my way on the system cause I really, really missed him
My dog was lost but now he's found
My dog was lost but now he's found

I finally went to ground gave some pence to the pound
I finally went to ground gave some pence to the pound
My dog was lost but now he's found
My dog was lost but now he's found

I went to the church that Wednesday night
The guest preacher said I bark but I don't bite;
I saw my dog, but he'd seen the light:
My dog was lost but now he's found.


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    This song changed my musical life.

    I was listening to Blueberry Boat for about the second time and this song came on. I was really intrigued by the lyrics and kept listening. When Elenor came to the last few lines, I realized the pun. It took me by surprise so much I started crying. I don't know why, but I was just overcame with musical brilliance. The Fiery Furnaces wield something magical.

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