I Shot Your Dog

Well, hello, neighbor. I been meaning to talk to you
I been putting it off. It’s something I gotta do
I been living with a secret. Been keeping me awake
There’s just something I gotta say:
I shot your dog. He was on my property
I thought he was a coyote, on the run
I been missing some chickens, so I pulled the trigger
I feel so bad 'bout what I done
You don’t have to say nothin'. I can tell how you feel
I’d feel the same if it was me
I’m awfully sorry. If I could make it up to you
In any way, tell me what to do
Got an old coon hound. If it’ll make you feel better
She’s comin' in next week. You get the pick of the litter