Elvis Presley - Old Shep Chords

as recorded by Elvis Presley

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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.