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Old Shep chords by
Walter Brennan
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Key: Bb major
Intro 1
G
G

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C
C

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A
A

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Verse 1
D
D

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When I was a lad And
G
G

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old shep was a pup

Over hills and meadows
C
C

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G

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C
C

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we'd stray
A
A

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Just a boy and his dog
D
D

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We were both full of fun
G
G

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We grew up together that way
C
C

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Verse 2
F
F

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Fm
Fm

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I remember the time at the
C
C

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old swimmin' hold
A
A

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When I would have drowned
D
D

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G

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C
C

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beyond doubt
A
A

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But old shep was right there
D
D

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To the rescue he came
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G

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He jumped in and then pulled me out
C
C

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Verse 3

A
A

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As the years fast did roll
D
D

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G
G

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Old shep he grew old
C
C

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His eyes were fast growing dim
A
A

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D
D

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And one day the doctor
G
G

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looked at me and said

I can do no more for him jim
C
C

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Verse 4
F
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Fm
Fm

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With hands that were trembling
C
C

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I picked up my gun
A
A

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And aimed it at shep's
D
D

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G

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C
C

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faithful head
A
A

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D
D

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I just couldn't do it
G
G

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I wanted to run
Verse 5

I wish they would shoot me instead
C
C

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He came to my side
A
A

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D
D

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And looked up at me
G
G

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And laid his old head
C
C

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A
A

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on my knee

I had struck the best friend
D
D

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G
G

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that a man ever had
C
C

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I cried so I scarcely could see
Verse 6
F
F

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Fm
Fm

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for ol shep he knew
C
C

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he was going to go
A
A

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for he reached down and
D
D

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G
G

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licked at my hand
C
C

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A
A

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then he looked up at me
D
D

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just as much as to say
G
G

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C
C

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we're parting but i understand
Verse 7
C
C

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D
D

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Old shep he has gone
G
G

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C
C

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Where the good doggies go
D
D

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G
G

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C
C

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And no more with old shep will I roam
A
A

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D
D

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But if dogs have a heaven
G
G

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There's one thing I know
C
C

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Old shep has a wonderful home

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Chords
  • G

  • C

  • A

  • D

  • F

  • Fm

Capo: 3

Transpose: 0

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Frequently asked questions

The original key of Old Shep by Walter Brennan is Bb major.

The primary chords used in Old Shep are Bb, Eb, C, F, Ab, Abm.

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

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

The tempo of Old Shep is approximately 91 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 Walter Brennan.

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