Old Shep Lyrics - Dave Dudley

When I was a lad and old Shep was a pup over hills and the meadows we'd stray 

Just a boy and his dog we were both full of fun and we grew up together that way 

I remember the time at the old swimmin' hole 

When I would have drowned beyond doubt 

But old Shep he was right there to the rescue he came 

He jumped in and he pulled me out 

Now the years rolled along and at last he grew old his eye sight was fast growing dim 

Then one day the doctor looked at him and said well I can do no more for him Jim 

With a hand that was tremblin' I picked up my gun 

And I aimed it at Shep's faithful head 

But I just couldn't do it oh I wanted to run and I wished they would shoot me instead 

Well I went to his side and I sat on the ground and he laid his head on my knee 

I stroke the best pal that a man ever had then I cried so I scaresly could see 

Now old Shep 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 Shep has a wonderful home