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[00:10.70]When I was a lad
[00:16.09]And old shep was a pup
[00:20.73]Over hills and meadows wed stray
[00:30.96]Just a boy and his dog
[00:36.11]We were both full of fun
[00:41.50]We grew up together that way
[00:51.15]I remember the time at the old swimmin hold
[01:01.64]When I would have drowned beyond doubt
[01:10.98]But old shep was right there
[01:16.67]To the rescue he came
[01:21.71]He jumped in and then pulled me out
[01:31.41]As the years fast did roll
[01:36.50]Old shep he grew old
[01:41.56]His eyes were fast growing dim
[01:51.26]And one day the doctor looked at me and said
[02:01.45]I can do no more for him jim
[02:11.30]With hands that were trembling
[02:16.09]I picked up my gun
[02:20.82]And aimed it at sheps faithful head
[02:30.41]I just couldnt do it
[02:35.35]I wanted to run
[02:40.17]I wish they would me shoot instead
[02:49.47]He came to my side
[02:54.66]And looked up at me
[02:59.40]And laid his old head on my knee
[03:08.85]I had struck the best friend that a man ever had
[03:18.27]I cried so I scarcely could see
[03:27.31]Old shep he has gone
[03:32.16]Where the good doggies go
[03:36.96]And no more with old shep will I roam
[03:46.00]But if dogs have a heaven
[03:50.94]Theres one thing I know
[03:55.58]Old shep has a wonderful home