(words & music by Foley - Westpar)
  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 swimmin' hold
  When I would have drowned beyond doubt
  But old Shep was right there
  To the rescue he came
  He jumped in and then pulled me out
    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
  I just couldn't do it
  I wanted to run
  I wish they would shoot me instead
    He came to my side
  And looked up at me
  And laid his old head on my knee
  I had struck the best friend that a man ever had
  I cried so I scarcely could see
    Old Shep he has 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 I know
  Old Shep has a wonderful home