Song information On this page you can find the lyrics of the song Old Shep, artist - Red Foley.
Date of issue: 08.12.2019
Song language: English
Old Shep |
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 helped pull 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 |
That 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 |