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Old Shep chords by
Sydney Devine
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Key: F major•
Verse 1
D
D

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B
B
2

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When I was a lad and old
E
E

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Shep was a pup
A
A

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D
D

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O 'er hills and meadows we strayed
A
A

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D
D

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B
B
2

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Just the boy and his dog,
E
E

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we were both full of fun
A
A

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D
D

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We grew up together that way
G
G

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D
D

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G
G

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I remember the time at
D
D

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the old swimming hole
B
B
2

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When I would have drowned
E
E

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A
A

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beyond doubt
D
D

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But old
B
B
2

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Shep was right there
E
E

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To the rescue he came
A
A

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D
D

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G
G

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He jumped in and helped pull me out
D
D

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A
A

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D
D

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B
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2

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As the years passed it rolled

And old
E
E

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Shep, he grew old
A
A

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D
D

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A
A

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His eyes were fast growing dim
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D

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B
B
2

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And one day the doctor
E
E

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looked at me and said
A
A

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I can't do no more for him,
D
D

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G
G

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D
D

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Jim
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G

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With hands that were trembling
D
D

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I picked up my gun

And aimed it at
B
B
2

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E
E

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A
A

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Shep's faithful head
D
D

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B
B
2

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But I just couldn't do it
E
E

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I wanted to run,
A
A

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I wish they would shoot me instead
D
D

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Bb
Bb

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Eb
Eb
6

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C
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He came to my side an
F
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Bb
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d looked up at me
Eb
Eb
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Bb
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Eb
Eb
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And he laid his old head on my knee
C
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I guess I had struck the best friend
F
F

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Bb
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That any man could ever have

You know I cried so I scarcely
Eb
Eb
6

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Ab
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4

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Eb
Eb
6

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could see

Now old
Ab
Ab
4

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Shep, he has gone
Eb
Eb
6

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Where the good doggies go

And no more with old
C
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F
F

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Bb
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Shep will I roam
Eb
Eb
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C
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But if dogs have a heaven,
F
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there's one thing I know

Old
Bb
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Eb
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Ab
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4

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6

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Shep has a wonderful home

Old
Bb
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Shepherd has a wonderful home.
Outro 1
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An acoustic guitar head with tuning pegs

Tuning:Standard Open Tuner
Chords

  • D

  • B

    2

  • E

  • A

  • G

  • Bb

  • Eb

    6

  • C

  • F

  • Ab

    4

Capo: 3

Transpose: 0

0

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Frequently asked questions

The original key of Old Shep by Sydney Devine is F major.

The primary chords used in Old Shep are F, D, G, C, Bb, Db.

To play in the original key, place your capo on the 3 fret.

Yes, this version uses open chords like F, D, G, C, making it a great song for beginner guitarists.

The tempo of Old Shep is approximately 115 beats per minute.

You can easily change the key of Old Shep using our Transpose button located in the toolbar. This will automatically update all chord diagrams on the page to match your new key.

Yes! Click the Print icon to generate a clean, one-page version of the chords and lyrics for Old Shep. This is perfect for practicing offline or adding to a physical songbook.

Yes, we have integrated a Mini-Tuner directly on this page. Use it to quickly check your string pitch (Standard Tuning: E A D G B E) before you start playing along with Sydney Devine.

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