[00:10.72]When I was a lad
[00:16.01]And old shep was a pup
[00:20.91]Over hills and meadows wed stray
[00:30.76]Just a boy and his dog
[00:35.95]We were both full of fun
[00:41.24]We grew up together that way
[00:50.92]I remember the time at the old swimmin hold
[01:01.25]When I would have drowned beyond doubt
[01:10.67]But old shep was right there
[01:16.16]To the rescue he came
[01:21.26]He jumped in and then pulled me out
[01:30.90]As the years fast did roll
[01:36.03]Old shep he grew old
[01:41.07]His eyes were fast growing dim
[01:50.61]And one day the doctor looked at me and said
[02:00.53]I can do no more for him jim
[02:10.75]With hands that were trembling
[02:15.15]I picked up my gun
[02:19.96]And aimed it at sheps faithful head
[02:29.49]I just couldnt do it
[02:34.29]I wanted to run
[02:39.24]I wish they would me shoot instead
[02:48.46]He came to my side
[02:53.50]And looked up at me
[02:58.24]And laid his old head on my knee
[03:07.65]I had struck the best friend that a man ever had
[03:17.04]I cried so I scarcely could see
[03:26.17]Old shep he has gone
[03:30.76]Where the good doggies go
[03:35.51]And no more with old shep will I roam
[03:44.49]But if dogs have a heaven
[03:49.33]Theres one thing I know
[03:54.07]Old shep has a wonderful home