When I was a lad and old Shep was
a pup o'er hills and meadows we'd roamed
Just a boy and his dog we were both full of fun
we grew up together that way
I remember the time at the
When I would have drowned
Shep was right there to the rescue he came he
jumped in and helped pull me out
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
With a hand that was trembling I picked up my
gun I aimed it at Shep's faithful head
I just couldn't do it I wanted to run
and I wished they'd shot me instead
I went to his side and I sat on the ground
he laid his head on my knees
I stroke the best pal that a man ever
found I cried so I scaresly could see
Old Shepy he knew he was going to go for he
reached out and nipped at my hand
He looked up at me just as much as to say
we're parting but you'll understand
Now old Shep is gone where
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