Title: “Motley of Key West” Verse 1 Down in Key West by the harbor line Lived a dog that folks said wasn’t ever mine Motley was his name, little salt-air grin Roamed those island streets like he owned the wind No leash, no collar, no place to stay Motley made the rounds every single day Folks would laugh when he came through town King of the island, brown dog crown Chorus Motley of Key West, ridin’ free and bold Jumpin’ on scooters like he paid in gold Every street and dock was part of his plan Just a salty sea dog livin’ like a man Verse 2 People’d holler “Morning Motley!” as they’d ride on by Scooter slows down and he’d hop up high Off they’d go down Duval Street Wind in his ears and sand on his feet Now my girl Lima thought she had his heart Said “That’s my dog right from the start” But Motley had a way of making his rounds Lots of sweet girlfriends all over town Chorus Motley of Key West, ridin’ free and bold Jumpin’ on scooters like he paid in gold Every dock and bar he knew by name Island legend in the doggy hall of fame Bridge Then one warm evening the ocean was calm Motley laid down in Lima’s arms Maybe he’d roamed just long enough A beach dog’s life can get kinda tough Final Verse Now they stroll together most every day Still watch scooters roll away Sometimes they wander down by the pier Where the schooner bar brings island cheer Dogs all welcome, tails in the air Motley walks in like the mayor there Final Chorus Motley of Key West, free no more Found what every good dog’s lookin’ for A little love and a place to stay Still king of the island in his own dog way
