I want a great big comfortable bed, so I can really spread out, and all that Take it from me Ed, A man's best friend is a bed I want a big fat pillow that's softer than a billowy cloud, for my head Take it from me Nat, A best head piece ain't a hat Yes, a friend will ditch you, a horse will pitch you A car will give you lots of grief A dog will bite you, Your wife will fight you But if you want some genuine relief Just get a great big comfortable bed, where you can really spread out, and all that Take it from me Ted, a man's best friend is a bed When you're in trouble, worries double And everybody's talking back Just take your shoes off, you'll shake the blues off If you would just let go when hit the sack In a nice cool comfortable bed where you can spread, and all that Take it from me Ted, a man's best friend is a bed Ask any soldier, marine or sailor Any one who's been without, what do they miss most What thought is foremost? No Sir, you're wrong It's just a great big comfortable bed, where can really spread out, and all that Take it from me Ted, a man's best friend is a bed Yeah, if you dig me Jack, You'll hit the sack This ain't no junk boy, hit that bar Take it from me Ted, A man's best friend is a bed