When I was a lad and
old Shep was a pup
Our hills and meadows went 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 Chip was right there
to the rescue he came
He jumped in and helped pull me out
As the years rolled on by,
old Sheppie grew old
His eyesight was fast growing dim
One day the doctor looked at him and said
I can 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
And I wished that they'd
shoot me instead
Old Shep looked at me,
his eyes were so sad,
Aw, he laid his head on my knee.
Then I stroked the best pal
that I ever had.
Yes, I cried so I scarcely could see.
Oh, Sheppie, he knew he was going to go
For he reached out and licked at my hand
He looked up at me just as
much as to say
We're partying, 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 you