How do you teach an old dog new tricks? I'm always yanking at your leash Oh, I don't know how to commit How do you learn when it's better to roll over than dig up the dirt? You're always chewing at my fleas No, you don't know how to leave me be You don't know how to leave me be Yes, I resent any lover that's tried to get me fixed Let me tell you it takes more than a stitch To make me obedient I wasn't bred to be loyal to a fault or man's best friend I never learned how to stay 'Cause I was born a stray Yes, I was born a stray (Ooh) (Yeah) Oh, you moved on, put a shiny new collar on your fluffy little dog I bet she don't mind eating out of your dish But I never wanted to be your bitch No, I never wanted to be your bitch (Ooh) How do you teach an old dog new tricks? I'm always yanking at your leash Oh, I don't know how to commit Oh, I don't know how to commit