Old Shep
A Timeless Bond: Old Shep's Tale of Friendship and Farewell
Lyrics
When I was a lad and old Shep was a pup over hills and the meadows we'd stray
Reflecting on childhood when the narrator and his dog, Shep, explored hills and meadows together.
Just a boy and his dog we were both full of fun and we grew up together that way
Describing the close bond and playful nature of the narrator and Shep as they grew up together.
I remember the time at the old swimmin' hole
Recalling a specific memory of spending time at an old swimming hole.
When I would have drowned beyond doubt
Highlighting a moment of danger when the narrator was close to drowning.
But old Shep he was right there to the rescue he came
Crediting Shep for saving the narrator from drowning by jumping in and pulling him out.
He jumped in and he pulled me out
Emphasizing Shep's loyalty and protective nature.
Now the years rolled along and at last he grew old his eye sight was fast growing dim
Noting the passage of time and the inevitable aging of Shep, with his eyesight deteriorating.
Then one day the doctor looked at him and said well I can do no more for him Jim
Revealing the sad moment when a doctor acknowledges there's nothing more to be done for Shep.
With a hand that was tremblin' I picked up my gun
Expressing the narrator's emotional struggle as he prepares to make a difficult decision.
And I aimed it at Shep's faithful head
Describing the narrator aiming a gun at Shep's head but unable to go through with it.
But I just couldn't do it oh I wanted to run and I wished they would shoot me instead
Conveying the narrator's internal conflict and desire for an alternative outcome.
Well I went to his side and I sat on the ground and he laid his head on my knee
Moving to Shep's side, the narrator sits on the ground, showing a deep connection.
I stroke the best pal that a man ever had then I cried so I scaresly could see
Describing a poignant moment of affection as the narrator strokes Shep's head and cries.
Now old Shep is gone where the good doggies go and no more with old Shep will I roam
Announcing Shep's passing and the end of their shared adventures.
But if dogs have a heaven there's one thing I know old Shep has a wonderful home
Speculating about a dog's afterlife, expressing the hope that Shep has a wonderful home if there's a doggie heaven.
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