When I was a lad and old Shep was a pup   Over hills and meadows we'd stray   Just a boy and his dog, we were both full of fun   We grew up together that way      I remember the time at the old mill pond   When I would've drowned beyond doubt   But old Shep was right there, to the rescue he came   He jumped in and helped pull me out      As, the years passed and rolled, at last he grew old   And his eyesight was fast growing dim.   Then one day the doctor looked at me and said   ?I can't do no more for him, Jim?      I went to his side and sat on the ground   And laid his old head on my knee   Well, he was the best friend that I ever had   I cried so I scarcely could see      Old Sheppie he knew, he was going to go   For he reached out and licked at my hand   He looked up at me, just as much as to say   We're parting but you understand      Now old Sheppie is gone where the good doggies go   And no more with old Shep will I roam   But if dogs have a heaven, there's one thing for sure   Old Shep has a wonderful home