[00:02.46]Artist:elvis presley [00:03.96]Songs Title:old shep [00:12.63]When I was a lad [00:17.87]And old shep was a pup [00:22.93]Over hills and meadows wed stray [00:32.85]Just a boy and his dog [00:38.03]We were both full of fun [00:43.34]We grew up together that way [00:53.26]I remember the time at the old swimmin hold [01:03.67]When I would have drowned beyond doubt [01:13.25]But old shep was right there [01:18.74]To the rescue he came [01:23.90]He jumped in and then pulled me out [01:33.58]As the years fast did roll [01:38.70]Old shep he grew old [01:44.15]His eyes were fast growing dim [01:53.51]And one day the doctor looked at me and said [02:03.90]I can do no more for him jim [02:13.70]With hands that were trembling [02:18.31]I picked up my gun [02:23.23]And aimed it at sheps faithful head [02:33.03]I just couldnt do it [02:37.78]I wanted to run [02:42.71]I wish they would me shoot instead [02:52.00]He came to my side [02:57.16]And looked up at me [03:01.92]And laid his old head on my knee [03:11.51]I had struck the best friend that a man ever had [03:21.04]I cried so I scarcely could see [03:30.28]Old shep he has gone [03:34.26] [03:34.93]Where the good doggies go [03:39.80]And no more with old shep will I roam [03:48.63]But if dogs have a heaven [03:53.62]Theres one thing I know [03:58.49]Old shep has a wonderful home