Can I Have a Treat Anyway?

[Verse 1]
It’s Christmas mornin’, I’m waggin’, stretchin’, tail swayin’ side to side,
You’re holdin’ that card pretendin’ I bought it —
C’mon now… we both know that’s a lie.
But I’m lookin’ up with big brown eyes,
Workin’ that festive puppy face…
’Cause even if I didn’t buy you nothin’,
I’m still the cutest thing in this place.

[Pre-Chorus]
So scratch my ears, unwrap that ham,
Let’s make this Christmas sweet…
I might not shop — or wrap — or write,
But damn, I deserve a treat!

[Chorus]
So Merry Christmas, baby —
From your four-legged furry mate,
I didn’t buy this card at all,
But I’m hopin’ it still carries weight.
And since I’m lookin’ extra handsome,
And bein’ so well behaved today…
I’m askin’ with my best dog manners:
Can I have a treat anyway?

[Verse 2]
You’re pourin’ drinks, you’re slicin’ turkey,
I’m practicin’ my sit-and-stay…
But you know rules go out the window
When it’s Christmas Day.
I’ll guard the house, I’ll warm your feet,
I’ll cuddle when you nap…
Just slip me somethin’ tasty,
Right into my Christmas-shaped trap.

[Bridge – soulful ad-libs]
Ooooh, you know I’m loyal…
You know I’m good…
I’m the best good boy in the neighbourhood…
So slide that treat right into my paws,
Christmas spirit and puppy laws…
Come on, hooman, don’t make me beg—
(…okay I’ll beg.)

[Final Chorus]
Merry Christmas, baby —
Your dog loves you more each day,
I didn’t buy this fancy card,
But I know just what it’ll say:
“You’re my favourite human ever,
My whole heart in every way…”
Now how ’bout showin’ your good boy some love…
And givin’ me a treat anyway?