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The Sentinel
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A Boxer protects his family from an armed burglar who breaks in one night.
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Reminiscent of the sounds of Joni Mitchell, Carol King and Joan Baez, Heather T. Strong's music is idealistic, humorous and folksy. Most recently, she co-wrote
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Genre
Acoustic • Acoustic Folk
Charts
Peak #452
Peak in subgenre #45
Author
music: Heather T. Strong & lyrics: Kate Connick
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2004 Heather T. Strong & Kate Connick
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August 25, 2004
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MP3 4.9 MB • 128 kbps • 5:18
Lyrics
The family safe, at home, in bed; Loyal boxer there on guard. A prowler sneaks his way towards them, In stealth, across the yard. This hearing watchdog dreams of toys Thrown by the family daughter. Rolls over, yawns, then stumbles out Toward the kitchen for some water. Alerted by a careless squeak - A toy stepped on in the grass. Muscles tense and ears perk up, As he looks out through the glass. Devoted friend, courageous guard, This sentinel - the best. But what if real life danger Put him to the test? Could the family's simple pet Defeat an evil guest? Sneaky menace pries the door, And enters through the side. Boxer tip-toes toward him. The man's preoccupied. Never knowing he's surveilled, But not a man that lingers, He glides right through the darkened house, Loot held in his deft fingers. The boxer doesn't understand, Then suddenly grows bolder When the prowler fills a pillowcase And slings it on his shoulder. Devoted friend, courageous guard, This sentinel - the best. Bt what if real life danger Put him to the test? Could the family's simple pet Defeat an evil guest? Suddenly he comprehends. He knows how to play tug. He launches at the burglar, And knocks him to the rug. He wrests him all across the floor. His little stub is spinning. The family rushes in the room, And boxer dog is grinning. Astride the stranger, sack in mouth, A jolly game of fun. If only every boring night Brought this nice man with the gun. Devoted friend, courageous guard, This sentinel - the best. But what if real life danger Put him to the test? Perhaps the family's simple pet Could defeat an evil guest. Saddened when the men in blue Leave with his new play mate. He sleeps a little lighter now, Ready for another date. Full of fun and full of play, But never full of hate. Fearsome image, puppy's heart - That's what makes him great. Devoted friend, courageous guard, This sentinel - the best. But what if real life danger Put him to the test? The family knows he's on patrol, And they don't need to know the rest!
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