Moonlit Tarnation Hymn

He struts around like he's the sheriff in town In his cowboy hat, he's the king, wears no crown In the saloon's glow, watch him put on a show With a howl at the moon, where the free spirits go [Chorus: by girls] Oh, what in tarnation's going on With that dog in a hat, it's a wild west song Now, here come the boots (click clack, click clack) Tapping to the beat, never missing a track He winks at the dames, as they giggle and swoon He's their bow-wow cowboy, barkin' to the tune [Chorus: by girls] Oh, tarnation's wild call, hear it sing That dog with his hat, got the whole place swingin' Two steps forward, he sashays 'cross the room Tail up high, he's the scent of perfume Through swinging doors, hear the townsfolk's cheer For the paw-tapping sheriff, the dog that they revere [Chorus: by girls] Oh, raise up a howl, tarnation's delight With that pup in his hat, it's a honky-tonk night When the moon shines (shines so bright) Tarnation whispers 'bout his tales in the night And there by the bar, stands a mutt with a grin In his eyes, the fire of salvation within [Chorus: by choir] Oh, sing to the moon, let tarnation be blessed For the dog in his hat has brought peace to the west