[00:15.63]When I was a lad
[00:20.44]And old shep was a pup
[00:25.20]Over hills and meadows wed stray
[00:33.94]Just a boy and his dog
[00:39.12]We were both full of fun
[00:43.97]We grew up together that way
[00:53.16]I remember the time at the old swimmin hold
[01:02.90]When I would have drowned beyond doubt
[01:11.49]But old shep was right there
[01:16.68]To the rescue he came
[01:21.46]He jumped in and then pulled me out
[01:30.10]As the years fast did roll
[01:35.05]Old shep he grew old
[01:39.70]His eyes were fast growing dim
[01:48.50]And one day the doctor looked at me and said
[01:58.37]I can do no more for him jim
[02:06.90]With hands that were trembling
[02:11.52]I picked up my gun
[02:16.12]And aimed it at sheps faithful head
[02:24.71]I just couldnt do it
[02:29.36]I wanted to run
[02:33.96]I wish they would me shoot instead
[02:42.65]He came to my side
[02:47.36]And looked up at me
[02:51.85]And laid his old head on my knee
[03:00.30]I had struck the best friend that a man ever had
[03:10.15]I cried so I scarcely could see
[03:18.45]Old shep he has gone
[03:22.94]Where the good doggies go
[03:27.09]And no more with old shep will I roam
[03:35.58]But if dogs have a heaven
[03:40.07]Theres one thing I know
[03:44.77]Old shep has a wonderful home