Well, I got a little dance to tell you about A dance to make you bark, not scream and shout You ask what kind of dance can it possibly be I'll show you with the kids and Barkley It's called the dog (Ruff, ruff) Yeah, get down on all fours and do the dog (Ruff, ruff) Now scoot around on the floor and do the dog (Ruff, ruff) Pretend your name is Rover And when you do the dog, you gotta roll over Now pretend that you're a dog and that you have fur But you're not a cat, so don't meow or purr Just sound like a doggie and you'll have fun You can bark, bark, bark 'till this song is done And do the dog (Ruff, ruff) You can let out a growl and do the dog (Ruff, ruff) Now let me hear you howl and do the dog (Ruff, ruff) The dance that no one can match Now pretend that you have fleas and scratch Scratch, scratch If you're feeling tired and pooped is what You're getting And you're not in the mood for any playing or petting Just lay on down But before your eyes are shut Turn around three times Like that great big mutt And do the dog (Ruff, ruff) Ruff ruff ruff ruff Do the dog (Ruff, ruff) Ruff ruff ruff ruff Oh, do the dog (Ruff, ruff) Ruff ruff ruff ruff Ruff ruff ruff ruff Ruff ruff ruff ruff Ruff ruff ruff ruff Ruff ruff ruff ruff Ruff!