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[00:00.84]When I was a lad
[00:06.34]And old shep was a pup
[00:11.64]Over hills and meadows wed stray
[00:21.58]Just a boy and his dog
[00:27.48]We were both full of fun
[00:32.72]We grew up together that way
[00:42.71]I remember the time at the old swimmin hold
[00:54.07]When I would have drowned beyond doubt
[01:04.10]But old shep was right there
[01:09.96]To the rescue he came
[01:15.45]He jumped in and then pulled me out
[01:25.54]As the years fast did roll
[01:31.39]Old shep he grew old
[01:36.79]His eyes were fast growing dim
[01:47.43]And one day the doctor looked at me and said
[01:57.96]I can do no more for him jim
[02:08.89]With hands that were trembling
[02:13.89]I picked up my gun
[02:19.18]And aimed it at sheps faithful head
[02:29.62]I just couldnt do it
[02:34.71]I wanted to run
[02:39.95]I wish they would  shoot me instead
[02:50.82]He came to my side
[02:56.11]And looked up at me
[03:01.50]And laid his old head on my knee
[03:12.13]I had struck the best friend that a man ever had
[03:22.62]I cried so I scarcely could see
[03:33.76]Old shep he has gone
[03:38.85]Where the good doggies go
[03:43.89]And no more with old shep will I roam
[03:53.94]But if dogs have a heaven
[03:59.78]Theres one thing I know
[04:04.97]Old shep has a wonderful home