Old Shep

Old Shep - Ranblin' Jack Elliott

When i was a lad

And old shep was a pup

Over hills and mountains we'd stray

Just a boy and his dog

We were both full of fun

We grew up together that way

I remember the time by the old swimming hold

When i would have drowned beyond doubt

But old shep was there

To the rescue he came

He jumped in and then pulled me out

As the years rolled on by

Old shep he grew old

His eyes sad were fast growing dim

And one day the doctor looked at him and said

I can do no more for him jim

With hands that were trembling

I picked up my gun

And aimed it at sheps faithful head

But i just couldn't do it

I wanted to run i wished they would shoot me instead

I went to his side and i sat on the ground

Whole shepy laid his head on my knees

I stroke the best pal that a man ever had

I cried till i scaresly could see

Old shepy he knew he was going to go for he reached out

And nipped at my hand

Then he looked up at me just as much as to say

We're parting but i understand

Now old shepy is gone where the good doggies go

And no more with old shep will i roam

But if dogs have a heaven there's one thing

I know old shepy has a wonderful home