How Much Is That Doggie In The Window
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How much is that doggie in the window?
The one with the waggly tail
How much is that doggie in the window?
I do hope that doggie's for sale

I must take a trip to California
And leave my poor sweetheart alone
If he has a dog, he won't be lonesome
And the doggie will have a good home

How much is that doggie in the window?
The one with the waggly tail
How much is that doggie in the window?
I do hope that doggie's for sale

I read in the papers there are robbers
With flashlights that shine in the dark
My love needs a doggie to protect him
And scare them away with one bark

I don't want a bunny or a kitty
I don't want a parrot that talks
I don't want a bowl of little fishies
He can't take a goldfish for a walk

How much is that doggie in the window?
The one with the waggly tail




How much is that doggie in the window?
I do hope that doggie's for sale

Overall Meaning

The song "That Doggie in the Window" is a playful tune with simple lyrics, but there is a deeper meaning behind it. The song tells the story of a woman who is looking for a companion for her sweetheart while she is away. In the first verse, she asks the pet store owner how much the dog in the window costs. She hopes to purchase the dog so her sweetheart will have a friend while she is gone.


In the second verse, the woman explains that she is leaving for California and wants to ensure that her sweetheart is not alone. The woman believes that if her sweetheart has a dog, then he won't be lonesome, and the doggie will have a good home. In the final verse, the woman expresses her desire for a dog over other pets like a bunny, kitty, parrot, or goldfish. She believes that a dog is the best option because it will protect her sweetheart and scare away robbers with one bark.


Overall, the song "That Doggie in the Window" is a sweet and playful song about finding love and companionship in unexpected places. The woman in the song is willing to go to great lengths to ensure her sweetheart is not alone and has someone to love and care for him.


Line by Line Meaning

How much is that doggie in the window?
Asking the price of the dog in the window


The one with the waggly tail
Referring to the dog with a tail that wags excitedly


How much is that doggie in the window?
Reiterating the question about the dog's price


I do hope that doggie's for sale
Expressing a wish that the dog is indeed available for purchase


I must take a trip to California
Needing to go on a journey to California


And leave my poor sweetheart alone
Leaving behind a loved one who will be alone


If he has a dog, he won't be lonesome
Believing that a dog will keep the loved one company


And the doggie will have a good home
Ensuring that the dog will have a comfortable place to live


How much is that doggie in the window?
Repeating the question about the dog's price


The one with the waggly tail
Asking about the same dog as before, identifying it by the waggly tail


How much is that doggie in the window?
Once again inquiring about the dog's price


I do hope that doggie's for sale
Still expressing the desire that the dog is available for purchase


I read in the papers there are robbers
Reading about criminals in the news


With flashlights that shine in the dark
Noting that the criminals have special equipment


My love needs a doggie to protect him
Believing that a dog will offer protection


And scare them away with one bark
Hoping that the dog's barking will be enough to frighten off any intruders


I don't want a bunny or a kitty
Explaining that other animals are not desired


I don't want a parrot that talks
Further elaborating on the types of animals that are unwanted


I don't want a bowl of little fishies
Still listing types of animals that are not desired


He can't take a goldfish for a walk
Pointing out the impracticality of keeping certain animals as pets


How much is that doggie in the window?
Again asking about the price of the dog


The one with the waggly tail
Referring to the same dog as before


How much is that doggie in the window?
Asking once again about the price of the dog


I do hope that doggie's for sale
Stating once more the hope that the dog is for sale




Lyrics Β© MUSIC & MEDIA INT'L, INC., BMG Rights Management, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Bob Merrill

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Comments from YouTube:

@michaelmaler6668

I’m 56 years old and I was singing this song before I started school!!!

It sure brings back good memories!!!

@alice._.flowers

dayum 56???

@azaavr

​@@alice._.flowersIs there something wrong? I'd love to see you saying the same thing to yourself when you turn 56.

@alice._.flowers

@@azaavr are u seriosu right now bru..?

@michaelmaler6668

@@azaavr Thank you very much for defending me!!! I just saw this and thought it was very sweet of you!!! 56 is not that old in my humble opinion!!! Thanks again!!!

@azaavr

@@michaelmaler6668 You are very welcome!

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@pastaislovepastaislife

Ma'am for the 10th time, that doggie is $1800 and yes he's for sale.

@ALPHAxNGA

πŸ˜…this was actually a bit funny thx for the laugh

@pastaislovepastaislife

@@ALPHAxNGA haha!

@Just_Emily958

Lollll

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