Pink Shoelaces
Dodie Stevens Lyrics

Now I've got a guy and his name is Dooley
I am in a committed relationship with a gentleman named Dooley

He's my guy and I love him truly
I have a genuine love and affection for Dooley

He's not good lookin', heaven knows
Dooley's physical appearance is not considered conventionally attractive

But I'm wild about his crazy clothes
However, I am quite fond of and enamored with his unique fashion sense

He wears tan shoes with pink shoelaces
One of Dooley's signature fashion items is a pair of shoes with tan soles and bright pink laces

A polka dot vest and man, oh, man
He also dons a vest featuring polka dots, which I find quite charming and admirable

And a big Panama with a purple hat band
As another accessory, he often sports a wide-brimmed hat from Panama, complete with a purple band around it

He takes me deep-sea fishing in a submarine
Dooley enjoys partaking in unique activities, such as underwater fishing trips

We got to drive-in movies in a limousine
Dooley also enjoys treating me to movie dates at drive-in theaters, and he always makes sure we ride in a stylish limousine

He's got a whirly-birdy and a twelve-foot yacht
Dooley is in possession of both a helicopter and a large boat for leisurely cruises on the water

Ah, but that's-a not all he's got
However, this is not the extent of his possessions and interests

Now Dooley had a feelin' we were goin' to war
Dooley had an intuition that the country may soon become involved in a military conflict

So he went out and enlisted in a fightin' corps
In response, Dooley signed up for military service to contribute his efforts towards fighting for his country

But he landed in the brig for raisin' such a storm
However, his vocal opinions and actions landed him in trouble and ultimately in prison

When they tried to put 'em in a uniform
Specifically, when authorities attempted to dress him in a standard military uniform

He wanted tan shoes with pink shoelaces
Dooley's unique and unconventional fashion sense carried over even into situations where he was expected to conform, as he insisted on pink laces in his tan military boots

And a big Panama with a purple hat band
Furthermore, he still desired to stand out, even in a uniform, by wearing his favored wide-brimmed hat with the purple band

Now one day Dooley started feelin' sick
At a later time, Dooley's health took a turn for the worse

And he decided that he better make his will out quick
As a result, he was spurred to create a last will and testament as a precaution

He said, "Just before the angels come to carry me
Dooley shared this sentiment with those around him when he realized his life was coming to an end

I want it down in writin' how to bury me"
He specifically requested to have his funeral arrangements in writing, as he wanted to ensure he would be laid to rest how he desired

A'wearin tan shoes with pink shoelaces
Dooley's request for his funeral attire was also in line with his signature style, asking to be buried wearing pink laces with his tan shoes

Give me tan shoes with pink shoelaces
He specifically made this request and it was of great importance to him

And a big Panama with a purple hat band
In addition, he wished to be remembered wearing his loved Panama hat with the purple band