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(1)		Oh, when I was a lad, Old Shep was a pup
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		Over hills and meadows we'd stray
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		Just a boy and his dog, we were both full of fun
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		We grew up together that way
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		I remember the time at the old swimming hole
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		When I would have drowned beyond doubt
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		Old Shep was right there, to the rescue he came
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		He jumped in and helped pull me out

(2)		As the years fast did roll, Old Shep he grew old
		His eyes were fast growing dim
		And one day the doctor looked at me and said
		I can do no more for him Jim
		With hands that were trembling, I picked up my gun
		And aimed it at Shep's faithful head
		But  I just couldn't do it, I wanted to run
		I wished they would shoot me instead.

(3)		He came to my side and looked up at me
		He laid his poor head on my knee
		I stroked the best friend a man ever had
		I cried 'til I scarcely could see
		Old Shep, he has gone where the good doggies go
		No more with Old Shep will I roam
		But if dogs have a heaven, there's one thing I know
		Old Shep has a wonderful home.