Old Shep
as recorded by Elvis Presley
time signature 3/4
C/G 3-x-2-0-1-0
A7 x-0-2-2-2-3
A13 x-0-2-0-2-2
D9 x-5-4-5-5-x
D7 x-5-4-5-3-x
[Intro]
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1. Oh, when I was a lad, Old Shep was a pup
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Over hills and meadows we'd stray
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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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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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2. As the years fast did roll, Old Shep he grew old
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His eyes were fast growing dim
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And 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 hands that were trembling, 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 wished they would shoot me instead.
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3. He came to my side and looked up at me
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He laid his poor head on my knee
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I stroked the best friend a man ever had
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I cried 'til I scarcely could see
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Old Shep, he has gone where the good doggies go
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No more with Old Shep will I 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 home.
