Lyrics to
Doggin’ Around

This version of Doggin’ Around was released by Michael Jackson in 1973.

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You better stop
Your doggin’ around
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
‘Cause if you don’t stop
I’m gonna have to put you down

I can’t take it much longer
My heart’s getting weak
It’s not getting any stronger
You keep me so upset
My head’s in a whirl
But if you wanna be, yeah
Be my girl

You better stop
Your doggin’ around
You know what I’m talkin’ about
Yeah, yeah, yeah
If you don’t stop
I’m gonna have to put you down
Baby, yes I do, yes I do
Gonna, gonna put you down
You’re doggin’ me
I’m gonna have to put you down Yeah

Yes you do, you’re doggin’ me
You better stop
Your doggin’ me around

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About Lyrics and Doggin’ Around by Michael Jackson

The lyrics to Doggin’ Around are the words, verses and chorus for the song released by Michael Jackson in 1973. Elements of the lyrics to Doggin’ Around are both direct in meaning and also metaphorical with the real meanings of the song only known by Michael Jackson and any collaborating writers working on the lyrics for Doggin’ Around back when it was created.

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