throw your caution to the wind, boys   coins are falling from the trees   and moderation is a sin, boys   whats a little hoof & mouth disease?   and nothing you can teach her   about a double feature   let the blood and whiskey flow   because tonight you are a player   tomorrows never there   in the dog & pony show   so take your whistles to the wolves, girls   they've all got pistols in thier paws   but dont you go a runnin till they shoot, girls   cause every contract has a hidden clause   so ride on while your able   find us in the stable    honey you just never know   every wheel's a spinner   and everyone a winner   in the dog & pony show   so come out in and grab a table   its your lucky day   all the drinks are on the house    until we hoist your bones away   dont tip the waitress   she looks famous   back on the rodeo   and welcome to the notorious and legendary    dog & pony show   put em with the other stiffs, boys   take the pennies from his eyes   and seal the deal with a kiss, boys   cause suits and coffins come in every size   dressed up and they'll show ya   how far they can throw ya   funny how the money goes   well you took em to the cleaners   with all the other dreamers    at the dog & pony show