Old Shep Lyrics - Hank Snow

Now when I was a lad and old Shep was a pup 

Over hills and valleys 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 at the old swimming hole 

When I would have drowned beyond doubt 

But oldhep was right there to the rescue he came 

He jumped in and helped drag 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 me and said 

I can't do no more for him Jim 

So with trembling hand I picked up my gun 

Aimed it at Shep's faithful head 

But I just couldn't do it I wanted to run 

I wished they would shot me instead 

So I threw down that old gun ran right up to his side 

He laid his faithful old head right on my knee 

And friends I stroked the best pal that a man ever found 

I even cried so I scarsely could see 

Now old Shap he knew he knew he was going to go 

Cause he reached out and he licked at my hand 

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

I hate to but you understand 

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