Old Shep Lyrics - The Johnny Cash Children's - Johnny Cash

When I was a lad and old Shep was a pup 

Over hills and meadows we'd play 

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 swimming hole 

When I would have drowned beyond doubt 

But old Shep was right there to the rescue he came 

He jumped in and helped pull me out 

Now, the years they rolled by and old Shep he grew old 

His eye sight at last it grew dim 

Then one day the doctor looked at him 

And said, I can't do no more for him Jim 

With a hand that was trembling, I picked up my gun 

And I 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 

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Now, old Shep is gone where the good doggies go 

And no more on this earth will he roam 

But if dogs have a Heaven there's one thing I know 

Old Shep has a wonderful home 

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