Old Shep

Now when I was a lad and old Shep was a pup

Over hills and valleys 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 at the old swimming hole

When I would have drowned beyond doubt

But old shep was right there to the rescue he came

He jumped in and helped drag me out.

Now the years rolled along and at last he grew old

His eye sight was fast growing dim

Then one day the doctor looked at me and said

I can't do no more for him Jim.

So with trembling hand I picked up my gun

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.

So I threw down that old gun ran right up to his side

He laid his faithful old head right on my knee

And friends I stroked the best pal that a man ever found

I even cried so I scarsely could see.

Now old Shap he knew, he knew he was going to go

'Cause he reached out and he licked at my hand

Then he looked up at me just as much as to say

I hate to but you understand.

Now old Shep is gone where the good doggies go

And no more with old Shep will I roam

But if dogs have a heaven there's one thing I know

Old Shep has a wonderful home...