Old Shep

When I was a lad, Old Shep was a pup
Over fields and meadows we strayed
Just a boy with 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
Old Shep was right there, to the rescue he came
He jumped in and helped pull me out

The years fast did roll, Old Shep he grew old
his eyes were fast growing dim
one day the doctor looked at me and said
I can't do no more for him Jim

With Hands that were trembling, I picked up my gun
I aimed it at Shep's faithfull head
I just couldn't do it, I thought I would run
I wished they would shoot me instead

Old shep he has gone, where the good doggies go
no more with Old Shep will I roam
but if dog's have a heaven there's one thing I know
Old Shep has a wonderful home.