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[Verse 1]
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When I was a lad and Old Shep was a pup
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Over hills and meadows we'd play
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Just a boy and his dog, we were both full of fun
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we grew up together that way
[Verse 2]
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I remember the time at the old swimming hole
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When I would have drowned beyond doubt
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But Old Shep was right there to the rescue he came
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He jumped in and helped pull me out
[Break]
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[Verse 3]
G E A
Now the years they roll by and Old Shep he grew old
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His eyesight at last it grew dim
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Then one day the doctor looked at me and said:
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"I can do no more for him Jim"
[Verse 4]
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With a hand that was tremblin' I picked up my gun
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And 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 wish they would shoot me instead
[Break]
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[Coda]
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Now Old Shep has gone where the good doggies go
D
And no more on this earth will he roam
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But if dogs have a heaven, there's one thing I know
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Old Shep! has a wonderful ho-ome
