Old Shep Lyrics - Red Foley

When I was a lad 

And old Shep was a pup 

Over hills and meadows 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 swimmin' hole 

When I would have drowned beyond doubt 

But old Shep was right there 

To the rescue he came 

He jumped in and then pulled me out 

As the years fast did roll 

Old Shep, he grew old 

His eyes were fast growing dim 

And one day the doctor looked at me and said 

"I can do no more for him, Jim" 

With hands that were trembling 

I picked up my gun 

And aimed it at Shep's faithful head 

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

I wish they would shoot me instead 

He came to my side and looked up at me 

And laid his old head on my knee 

I had struck the best friend a man ever had 

I cried so I scarcely could see 

Old Shep, he has 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