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When I was a lad and old Shep was a pup o'er hills and meadows we'd roamedJust a boy and his dog we were both full of fun we grew up together that wayI remember the time at the old swimming holeWhen I would have drowned beyond doubtShep was right there to the rescue he came he jumped in and helped pull me outThe years rolled along and at last he grew old his eye sight was fast growing dimThen one day the doctor looked at me and said I can't do no more for him JimWith a hand that was trembling I picked up my gun I aimed it at Shep's faithful headI just couldn't do it I wanted to run and I wished they'd shot me insteadI went to his side and I sat on the ground he laid his head on my kneesI stroke the best pal that a man ever found I cried so I scaresly could seeOld Shepy he knew he was going to go for he reached out and nipped at my handHe looked up at me just as much as to say we're parting but you'll understandNow old Shep is gone where the good doggies goAnd no more with old Shep will I roamBut if dogs have a heaven there's one thing I know old Shep has a wonderful home Aus Songtexte Mania