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When I was a lad and old Shep was a pupOver hills and meadows we'd strayJust a boy and his dog, we were both full of funWe grew up together that wayI remember the time at the old mill pondWhen I would've drowned beyond doubtBut old Shep was right there, to the rescue he cameHe jumped in and helped pull me outAs, the years passed and rolled, at last he grew oldAnd his eyesight was fast growing dim.Then one day the doctor looked at me and saidI can't do no more for him, Jim?I went to his side and sat on the groundAnd laid his old head on my kneeWell, he was the best friend that I ever hadI cried so I scarcely could seeOld Sheppie he knew, he was going to goFor he reached out and licked at my handHe looked up at me, just as much as to sayWe're parting but you understandNow old Sheppie is gone where the good doggies goAnd no more with old Shep will I roamBut if dogs have a heaven, there's one thing for sureOld Shep has a wonderful home From Letras Mania