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PERFORMING ARTISTS
The Everly Brothers
The Everly Brothers
Performer
Don Everly
Don Everly
Vocals
Phil Everly
Phil Everly
Vocals
COMPOSITION & LYRICS
Boudleaux Bryant
Boudleaux Bryant
Songwriter
PRODUCTION & ENGINEERING
Archie Bleyer
Archie Bleyer
Producer

Lyrics

Johnny is a joker
(He’s a bird)
A very funny joker
(He’s a bird)
But when he jokes my honey
(He’s a dog)
His jokin’ ain’t so funny
(What a dog)
Johnny is a joker that’s a-tryin' to steal my baby
(He’s a bird dog)
Johnny sings a love song
(Like a bird)
He sings the sweetest love song
(Ya ever heard)
But when he sings to my gal
(What a howl)
To me, he’s just a wolf dog
(On the prowl)
Johnny wants to fly away and puppy-love my baby
(He’s a bird dog)
Hey bird dog, get away from my quail
Hey bird dog, you’re on the wrong trail
Bird dog, you better leave my lovey-dove alone
Hey bird dog, get away from my chick
Hey bird dog, you better get away, quick
Bird dog, you better find a chicken little of your own
Johnny kissed the teacher
(He’s a bird)
He tip-toed up to reach her
(He’s a bird)
Well, he’s the teachers pet now
(He’s a dog)
What he wants he can get, now
(What a dog)
He even made the teacher let him sit next to my baby
(He’s a bird dog)
Hey bird dog, get away from my quail
Hey bird dog, you’re on the wrong trail
Bird dog, you better leave my lovey-dove alone
Hey bird dog, get away from my chick
Hey bird dog, you better get away, quick
Bird dog, you better find a chicken little of your own
(He’s a bird)
Written by: Boudleaux Bryant
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