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Old Shep
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Old Shep was released on January 1, 2000 by Special Products as a part of the album Old Shep
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Release DateJanuary 1, 2000
LabelSpecial Products
Melodicness
Acousticness
Valence
Danceability
Energy
BPM90

Music Video

Music Video

Credits

PERFORMING ARTISTS
Walter Brennan
Walter Brennan
Vocals
Billy Vaughn
Billy Vaughn
Performer
COMPOSITION & LYRICS
Red Foley
Red Foley
Songwriter

Lyrics

When I was a lad and Old Shep was a pup
O'er hills and meadows we'd stray
Just a boy and his dog, we were both full of fun
We grew up together that way
I remember the time at the old swimmin' hole
When I woulda drowned beyond doubt
Shep was right there, to the rescue he came
He jumped in and helped pull me out
So the years sped along and at last he grew old
His eyesight was fast growin' dim
Then one day, the doctor looked at me and said
"I can't do no more for him, Jim"
With a hand that was tremblin', I picked up my gun
I aimed it at Shep's faithful head
I just couldn't do it, I wanted to run
And I wished that they'd shoot me instead
I went to his side and I sat on the ground
He laid his head on my knee
I stroked the best pal that a man ever found
I cried, so I scarcely could see
Old Sheppie, he knew he was going to go
For he reached out and licked at my hand
He looked up at me, just as much as to say
"We're parting, but you understand"
Now Old Shep is gone where the good doggies go
And no more with Old Shep will I roam
But if dogs have a Heaven, there's one thing I know
Old Shep has a wonderful home
Written by: Arthur Willis, Red Foley
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