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Ramblin' Jack Elliott
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When I was a lad
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And 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
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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 swimmin' hold
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When I would have drowned beyond doubt
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But old shep was right there
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To the rescue he came
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He jumped in and then pulled me out
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As the years fast did roll
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Old shep he grew old
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His eyes were fast growing dim
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And one day the doctor looked at me and said
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I can do no more for him jim
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With hands that were trembling
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I picked up my gun
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And aimed it at shep's faithful head
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I just couldn't do it
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I wanted to run
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I wish they would shoot me instead
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He came to my side
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And looked up at me
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And laid his old head on my knee
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I had struck the best friend that a man ever had
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I cried so I scarcely could see
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for ol shep he knew he was going to go
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for he reached down and licked at my hand
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then he looked up at me just as much as to say
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we're parting but i understand
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Old shep he has gone
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Where the good doggies go
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And no more with old shep will I roam
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But if dogs have a heaven
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There's one thing I know
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Old shep has a wonderful home
Ramblin' Jack Elliott Diamond Joe 1965
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