🎵 The Dog in the Manger – Song Lyrics 🎵
(Easy melody, 85 BPM, kind and clear tone)

Verse 1
One warm day inside the barn,
A dog came in from down the farm.
He found some hay and took a nap,
Though hay’s not food for dogs, perhaps.

The hay was soft, the barn was cool,
He curled up close and broke no rule.

Verse 2
A hungry cow came walking in,
Her tummy growled from deep within.
She saw the hay and gave a sigh,
“Some hay would help,” she said with a cry.

“Moo… I’m hungry, may I eat?”
She asked the dog in voice so sweet.

Verse 3
The dog woke up and gave a bark,
“Grrr! Go away! This is my park!”
He stood up tall, he blocked the way—
Though dogs don’t even care for hay!

Verse 4
The cow looked shocked and gave a stare,
“But you don’t eat this hay, I swear!”
“Why won’t you let me take a bite,
When you won’t eat it, day or night?”

Verse 5
But still the dog just growled and frowned,
He wouldn’t let the cow come ’round.
He didn’t want it for his own,
But didn’t want to leave it alone.

Verse 6
The animals all saw it clear,
They whispered soft from far and near:
“Why keep what you don’t need today,
And chase the ones who need it away?”

Final Verse (Ending)
Some people act like dogs, it’s true—
They won’t use things, and block you too.
But sharing brings more joy and light,
Than holding things with all your might.

🌟 The End 🌟