Story Behind The Song
Dan's sister really wanted to do this when she was a kid.
Song Description
Dogs have innate wisdom, innocence, and joy---when I grow up I want to be a dog!
| Song Length |
2:54 |
Genre |
Unique - Children |
| Tempo |
Medium Slow (91 - 110) |
Lead Vocal |
Duet Female |
| Mood |
Cool, Troubled |
Subject |
Dogs |
| Language |
English |
| |
Lyrics
When I Grow Up
Ch: When I grow up
I want to be a dog
'Cause a cute little puppy dog
Doesn't care at all
V1: For all the silly things
That big people do
If I was a dog
I wouldn't have to go to school!
Ch: So when I grow up
I want to be a dog
'Cause a cute little puppy dog
Doesn't care at all
V2: For all the silly things
That big people say
I could get my tummy scratched
And lay in the sun all day
Ch: So when I grow up
I want to be a dog
A cute little puppy dog
Doesn't care at all
Br: A cute little puppy dog
Is all I want to be
I could chase and run around
And be free
I could get my ears scratched
And never get fleas
I would be such furry fun
Everyone would just love me!
Ch: When I grow up
I want to be a dog
A cute little puppy dog
Doesn't care at all
V3: For all the scary things
That kids have to see
If something bad would ever come
I'd bite 'em in the knee!
Ch: So when I grow up
I want to be a dog
'Cause a cute little puppy dog
Doesn't care at all
When I grow up
I want to be a dog
A cute little puppy dog
Is what I want to be
A cute little puppy dog
Is all I'm going to be
When I grow up
I want to be a dog.