Verse 1
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Ever since the day ma dug ate Auntie Bella, 
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I've been wondering just what kind of dug I've got, 
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For it grew up awfy big and tawny yella, 
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Wi a great big hairy collar round its throat. 
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It was just a little pup the night I picked it up, 
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It was wandering in the dark, near a place called Calder Park, 
 
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And when people see me coming they shout "Lion" 
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But I've never told a lie in all ma life. 
 
Verse 2
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Ever since the day ma dug ate Auntie Bella, 
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Things have happened in a way you won't believe. 
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Can A clap your dug said one wee friendly fellow, 
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Noo he runs aboot wi nuthin' up his sleeve. 
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And when I'm signin' on the Broo, there's niver any queue, 
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The man says don't come doon, we'll send yer money roon, 
 
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And when people see me coming they shout "Lion" 
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But I've never told a lie in all ma life. 
 
Verse 3
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Ever since ma dug had Auntie for its dinner, 
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I've been taking money aff these racing mugs, 
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Doon at Shawfield track my Fido's aye the winner, 
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The trouble is, they're running short o' dugs. 
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And when the butcher for a bet, gave a sheep's heid tae ma pet, 
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He gave a strangled yell, when it chewed his heid as well 
 
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And when people see me coming they shout "Lion" 
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But I've never told a lie in all ma life. 
 
Verse 4
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Now I've been to France and Spain and Portobello, 
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I've been moved on by the polis many times, 
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And when it rains I carry my umbrello, 
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But I only mention that because it rhymes. 
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So if you think I'm telling lies, you're in for a surprise, 
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If you hear a terrible roar, there's nae use bolting for the door. 
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Or climbing on a chair, jist git doon and say your prayers, 
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For I've never told a lie in all my life.