When I was a lad and old Shep was a pup

Over hills and meadows we'd play

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 old Shep was right there to the rescue he came

He jumped in and helped pull me out Now, the years they rolled by and old Shep he grew old

His eye sight at last it grew ***

Then one day the doctor looked at him

And said, I can't do no more for him Jim With a hand that was trembling, I picked up my gun

And I aimed it at Shep's faithful head

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

I wished they would shoot me instead Now, old Shep is gone where the good doggies go

And no more on this earth will he roam

But if dogs have a Heaven there's one thing I know

Old Shep has a wonderful home