Old Shep chords by Clinton Ford

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Verse 1
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Now when I was a lad
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and old Shep was a pup
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Over hills and meadows we'd stray
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Just a boy and his dog,
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we were so full of fun,
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We grew up together that way.
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I remember the time
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at the old swimmin' hole
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When I would have drowned
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beyond doubt
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But old Shep was right there,
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to my rescue he came,
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He jumped in and helped me out.
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As the years fasted roll,
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and old Sheppie grew old,
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His eyes were fast growing dim
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And one day the doctor looked at him
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and said I can do no more for him
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With hands that were trembling,
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I picked up my gun
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And I aimed it at Shep's faithful head
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But I just couldn't do it, I wanted to run
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I even wished they would shoot me instead
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And so I threw down my gun
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And sat down right by his side
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He laid his faithful old head
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down on my knee
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And, you know, I just stroked the best pal
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that a man ever had.
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And I even cried until I
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scarcely could see.
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Now old Sheppy, well, he seemed to know
that his time was running out anyway.
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For he reached out and
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he licked at my hand
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And then he looked up at me,
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just as much as to say,
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Well, I'll be going soon,
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so please understand
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Now Sheppie has gone
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where    all good dogs go
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And no more with old Shep will I roam
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But if dogs have a heaven,
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there's one thing I know
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Old Shep has a wonderful home you