[ti:] [ar:] [al:] [00:02.05]When I was a lad [00:05.00]And old shep was a pup [00:08.47]Over hills and meadows wed stray [00:15.03]Just a boy and his dog [00:18.12]We were both full of fun [00:21.83]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 [00:40.85]But old shep was right there [00:44.10]To the rescue he came [00:47.26]He jumped in and then pulled me out [00:56.82]As the years fast did roll by [00:59.87]Old shep he grew old [01:03.29]His eyes were fast growing dim [01:09.69]And one day the doctor looked at him and said [01:16.10]I can do no more for him jim [01:22.30]With hands that were trembling [01:25.76]I picked up my gun [01:28.73]And aimed it at sheps faithful head [01:34.94]I just couldnt do it [01:38.44]I wanted to run [01:41.39]I wish they would shoot me instead [01:51.35]Old shep he has gone [01:54.57]Where the good doggies go [01:57.81]And no more with old shep will I roam [02:04.22]But if dogs have a heaven [02:07.33]Theres one thing I know [02:10.44]Old shep has a wonderful home