[00:10.69]When I was a lad
[00:16.11]And old shep was a pup
[00:19.30]
[00:20.99]Over hills and meadows wed stray
[00:29.41]
[00:30.97]Just a boy and his dog
[00:35.60]
[00:36.16]We were both full of fun
[00:40.03]
[00:41.46]We grew up together that way
[00:48.08]
[00:51.27]I remember the time at the old swimmin hold
[01:00.76]
[01:01.89]When I would have drowned beyond doubt
[01:08.50]
[01:11.24]But old shep was right there
[01:15.25]To the rescue he came
[01:21.23]
[01:21.98]He jumped in and then pulled me out
[01:29.03]
[01:31.78]As the years fast did roll
[01:36.77]Old shep he grew old
[01:40.90]
[01:41.89]His eyes were fast growing dim
[01:49.15]
[01:51.71]And one day the doctor looked at me and said
[02:01.25]
[02:01.95]I can do no more for him jim
[02:11.68]With hands that were trembling
[02:16.42]I picked up my gun
[02:21.10]And aimed it at sheps faithful head
[02:28.17]
[02:31.58]I just couldnt do it
[02:34.41]
[02:35.79]I wanted to run
[02:39.45]
[02:40.76]I wish they would shoot me instead
[02:47.69]
[02:50.13]He came to my side
[02:54.50]
[02:55.25]And looked up at me
[02:58.83]
[03:00.01]And laid his old head on my knee
[03:07.76]
[03:09.56]I had struck the best friend that a man ever had
[03:17.92]
[03:19.05]I cried so I scarcely could see
[03:26.80]
[03:27.68]Old shep he has gone
[03:32.30]
[03:32.99]Where the good doggies go
[03:36.23]
[03:37.48]And no more with old shep will I roam
[03:44.79]
[03:46.41]But if dogs have a heaven
[03:51.34]Theres one thing I know
[03:56.52]Old shep has a wonderful home
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