[ti:] [ar:] [al:] [00:01.97]When I was a lad [00:05.02]And old shep was a pup [00:08.39]Over hills and meadows wed stray [00:14.93]Just a boy and his dog [00:18.10]We were both full of fun [00:21.72]We grew up together that way [00:27.87]I remember the time at the old swimmin hold [00:34.37]When I would have drowned beyond doubt [00:40.82]But old shep was right there [00:44.07]To the rescue he came [00:47.15]He jumped in and then pulled me out [00:56.76]Now the years they roll by [01:00.07]Old shep he grew old [01:03.38]His eyes were fast growing dim [01:10.02]And one day the doctor looked at him and said [01:16.37]I can do no more for him jim [01:22.51]With hands that were trembling [01:26.06]I picked up my gun [01:29.10]And aimed it at sheps faithful head [01:35.30]I just couldnt do it [01:38.82]I wanted to run [01:41.76]I wish they would shoot me instead [01:51.51]Now old shep he has gone [01:54.46]Where the good doggies go [01:57.85]And no more with old shep will I roam [02:04.20]But if dogs have a heaven [02:07.45]Theres one thing I know [02:10.40]Old shep has a wonderful home