Johnny Cash – Old Shep (Guitar)

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When I was a lad and Old Shep was a pup

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Over hills and meadows we'd play

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Just a boy and his dog, we were both full of fun

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we grew up together that way

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I remember the time at the old swimming hole

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When I would have drowned beyond doubt

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But Old Shep was right there to the rescue he came

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He jumped in and helped pull me out

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Now the years they roll by and Old Shep he grew old

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His eyesight at last it grew dim

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Then one day the doctor looked at me and said:

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"I can do no more for him Jim"

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With a hand that was tremblin' I picked up my gun

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And aimed it at Shep's faithful head

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

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I wish they would shoot me instead

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Now Old Shep has gone where the good doggies go

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And no more on this earth will he roam

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

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Old Shep! has a wonderful ho-ome