Old Rover is the finest dog
That ever one a race;
His ear so quick, his foot so fleet,
And such an honest face.
His eyes are brown as hazelnuts,
His hair is dark and curly;
He scuds along the dewy grass,
All in the morning early.
My play-fellow in every sport,
The moment I begin it;
He’s always ready for a race,
And always sure to win it.
At home, abroad, where’er I go,
There Rover’s sure to be;
There never was a kinder dog
Than he has been to me.
My sister has a singing bird
Within a cage of wire;
My cousin George has every toy
That children can desire;
There’s Charley with his story-books,-
He loves to read them over;
There’s Edward has a rocking-horse,
Whilst I have only Rover.
Dear Rover! what care I for toys,
Or birds of brilliant feather?
Or books! Come here, you little rogue,
You’re worth them altogether.