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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
LanguageEnglish
Melodicness
Acousticness
Valence
Danceability
Energy
BPM90

Credits

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

Lyrics

Now, when I was a lad and old Shep was a pup
Over hills and valleys we strayed
Just a boy and his dog, we were both full of fun
We growed up together that way
I remember the time at the old swimmin' hole
Where I would have drowned, beyond doubt
But old Shep was right there, to the rescue he came
He jumped in and helped drag me out
Now, the years rolled along and at last he grew old
His eyesight was, well, fast growin' dim
Then one day the doctor looked at me and said
"I can't do no more for him, Jim."
So, with tremblin' hand, I picked up my gun
And aimed it at Shep's faithful head
But I, I just couldn't do it, I wanted to run
I wished they'd shoot me instead
So I threw down that old gun and ran right up to his side
He laid his faithful old head right on my knee
And friends, I stroked the best pal that a man ever found
I even cried so I could scarcely see
Now, old Shep, he knew, knew he was gonna go
'Cause he reached down and licked at my hand
Then he looked up at me just as much as to say
"I hate it too, but you understand."
Now old Shep has 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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