Old Shep

When I was a lad and old Shep was a pup Over hills and meadows we'd stray Just a boy and his dog, we were both full of fun We grew up together that way I remember the time by the old swimming hole When I would've drowned beyond doubt But old Shep was right there, to the rescue he came He jumped in and helped pull me out Well, the years pa*sed and rolled and old Shep, he grew old His eyes they were fast growing dim Then one day the doctor looked at me and said '€œI can't do no more for him, Jim'€ With hands that were tremblin', I picked up my gun I aimed it at Shep's faithful head But I just couldn't do it, I wanted to run I wished they would shoot me instead Well, he crawled to my side and he looked up at me He laid his old head on my knee I'd lost the best friend that a boy ever had I cried so I scarcely could see Well, old Shep he is gone where the good doggies go No more with old Shep will I roam But if dogs have a Heaven, well there's one thing I know Old Shep has a wonderful home