[Verse 1] quit your bellyaching bub saying you can’t afford your grub saying a dollar ain’t a dollar no more tell me buddy what’s new can’t afford to buy bread no more well this ain’t a charity store you say your kid’s are hungry too well it’s good news for you [Chorus] you can eat dog food! you really ought to try it! you can fricassee it! you can deep fry it! flip it on over! eat it any way! eat along with rover 3 times a day! [Verse 2] it comes in a bag or a can just the meal for a working man if you’re down on your luck just now it’ll get you through the day if you eat in the afternoon you’re gonna feel like baying at the moon but you’re complaining too soon this is all I gotta say! [Chorus] you can eat dog food! you really ought to try it! you can fricassee it! you can deep fry it! flip it on over! cook it any way! eat along with rover 3 times a day! [Verse 3] find yourself a little vacant lot clean the garbage from a little spot light a fire let the coals get hot ask the neighbors in! you can open up a can or two make patties like the swell folks do have yourself a little barbecue and let the fun begin! [Chorus] you can eat dog food! you really ought to try it! you can fricassee it! you can deep fry it! flip it on over! eat it any way! eat along with rover 3 times a day!