[ti:] [ar:] [al:] [00:01.96]When I was a lad [00:05.03]And old shep was a pup [00:08.43]Over hills and meadows wed stray [00:14.93]Just a boy and his dog [00:18.18]We were both full of fun [00:21.68]We grew up together that way [00:27.94]I remember the time at the old swimmin hold [00:34.44]When I would have drowned beyond doubt [00:40.79]But old shep was right there [00:44.00]To the rescue he came [00:47.29]He jumped in and then pulled me out [00:56.78]Now the years they roll by [01:00.04]Old shep he grew old [01:03.44]His eyesight last growing dim [01:09.93]And one day the doctor looked at him and said [01:16.42]I can do no more for him jim [01:22.38]With hands that were trembling [01:25.88]I picked up my gun [01:28.99]And aimed it at sheps faithful head [01:34.94]but I just couldnt do it [01:38.64]I wanted to run [01:41.59]I wish they would shoot me instead [01:51.50]Now old shep he has gone [01:54.46]Where the good doggies go [01:58.01]And no more with old shep will I roam [02:04.15]But if dogs have a heaven [02:07.29]Theres one thing I know [02:10.59]Old shep has a wonderful home