Old Shep by Elvis Presley (original lyrics)

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 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

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’t 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 wished they would shoot me instead

He came to my side and he 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