[Verse 1]
Oh, the candidate's a dodger, yes, a well-known dodger
Oh, the candidate's a dodger, yes, and I'm a dodger, too
He'll meet you and treat you and ask you for your vote
But look out, boys, he's dodgin' for your note
[Chorus]
Oh, we're all dodgin'
Dodgin', dodgin', dodgin'
Oh, we're all dodgin'
On our way through the world
[Verse 2]
Oh, the merchant is a dodger, yes, a well-known dodger
Oh, the merchant is a dodger, yes, and I'm a dodger, too
He'll sell you the goods at double the price
When you go to pay him you'll have to pay him twice
[Chorus]
Oh, we're all dodgin'
Dodgin', dodgin', dodgin'
Oh, we're all dodgin'
On our way through the world
[Verse 3]
Oh, the lawyer is a dodger, yes, a well-known dodger
Oh, the lawyer is a dodger, yes, and I'm a dodger, too
He'll plead your case like a mighty fine friend
But look out, boys, he's easy for to bend
[Chorus]
Oh, we're all dodgin'
Dodgin', dodgin', dodgin'
Oh, we're all dodgin'
On our way through the world
[Verse 4]
Oh, the general is a dodger, yes, a well-known dodger
Oh, the general is a dodger, yes, and I'm a dodger, too
He'll march you up, and he'll march you down
But look out, boys, he'll put you underground
[Chorus]
Oh, we're all dodgin'
Dodgin', dodgin', dodgin'
Oh, we're all dodgin'
On our way through the world
[Verse 5]
Oh, the preacher is a dodger, yes, a well-known dodger
Oh, the preacher is a dodger, yes, and I'm a dodger, too
He'll preach you the gospel, tell you of your crimes
But look out, boys, he's dodgin' for your dime
[Chorus]
Oh, we're all dodgin'
Dodgin', dodgin', dodgin'
Hallelujah, I'm a-dodgin'
On our way through the world
[Verse 6]
Oh, the doctor is a dodger, yes, a well-known dodger
Oh, the doctor is a dodger, yes, and I'm a dodger, too
He'll come to you and cure you and act like a friend
But when you get the bill, heh, you'll be sick again
[Chorus]
Oh, we're all dodgin'
Dodgin', dodgin', dodgin'
Oh, we're all dodgin'
On our way through the world
[Verse 7]
Oh, the lover is a dodger, yes, a well-known dodger
Oh, the lover is a dodger, yes, and I'm a dodger, too
"Freddie, I can hear those church bells chime"
"I can hear 'em, too, so I'm dodgin' down the line"
[Chorus]
Oh, we're all dodgin'
Dodgin', dodgin', dodgin'
Oh, we're all dodgin'
On our way through the world
[Verse 8]
Oh, the singer is a dodger, yes, a well-known dodger
Oh, the singer is a dodger, yes, and I'm a dodger, too
Sittin' on the porch all day long
And he just keeps singin' this same damn song
[Chorus]
Oh, we're all dodgin'
Dodgin', dodgin', dodgin'
Oh, we're all dodgin'
On our way through the world
[Chorus]
Oh, we're all dodgin'
Dodgin', dodgin', dodgin'
Oh, we're all dodgin'
On our way through the world
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