Pet (Helena's Lament)

Oh yes, I know that you're not interested, I see

And I should let you go your way, that would be most mature of me

But I've thought for oh so long and had the best idea yet

That you and I would get along if you would let me be your pet...

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I'd be the kind to follow everywhere

You'd run your fingers through my hair

Hold me close when you've had a fright

And let me in your bed when it's cold at night

You'd rub me real nice behind my ears

And sing me songs after you've had a couple beers

Give me treats when I've done something right

And let me in your bed when it's cold at night

Oh yes, and if my offer smacks of servitude

I only need remind you true love's course has yet to run real smooth

So now if you will let me near you all the night and day

Well, you will on your own see I do plenty more than sit or stay...

Chorus

Oh yes, and you could ask me where's my sense of pride

And I would tell you I've not had one since I met you last July

So now you see that it is rather foolish to give up 

All of the perks and all the benefits if I were your spaniel pup...

You'd rub me real nice behind my ears

And sing me songs after you've had a couple beers

Give me treats when I've done something right

And let me in your bed, would you let me in your bed, if you'd let me in your bed when it's cold at night...