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Old Shep

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CHORDS
     E-A-D-G-B-e
C/G  3-x-2-0-1-0
A7   x-0-2-2-2-3
A13  x-0-2-0-2-2
D9   x-5-4-5-5-x
D7   x-5-4-5-3-x
[Intro]
  C/GG  C
|  |  |  | % |
[Verse 1]
         C       A7       D
Oh, when I was a lad, Old Shep was a pup
     G7                     C       G7
Over hills and meadows we'd stray
       C           A7           D
Just a boy and his dog, we were both full of fun
   G7                    C    C7
We grew up together that way
    F          F7          C
I remember the time at the old swimming hole
     C            A13            D7     G7
When I would have drowned beyond doubt
     C             A7            D
Old Shep was right there, to the rescue he came
   G7                           C
He jumped in and helped pull me out
[Verse 2]
       C              A7        D9           D7
As the years fast did roll, Old Shep he grew old
    G7                     C     G7
His eyes were fast growing dim
    C           A7            D
And one day the doctor looked at me and said
  G7                     C    C7
I can do no more for him Jim
     F               F7           C
With hands that were trembling, I picked up my gun
    C           A7              D7     G7
And aimed it at Shep's faithful head
       C             A7       D9        D7
But  I just couldn't do it, I wanted to run
  G7                           C
I wished they would shoot me instead.
[Verse 3]
   C          A7       D
He came to my side and looked up at me
   G7                     C      G7
He laid his poor head on my knee
  C                 A7      D
I stroked the best friend a man ever had
  G7                          C    C7
I cried 'til I scarcely could see
    F            F7             C
Old Shep, he has gone where the good doggies go
   C             A7          D7     G7
No more with Old Shep will I roam
       C           A7              D9          D7
But if dogs have a heaven, there's one thing I know
    G7                   C
Old Shep has a wonderful home.

Old Shep chords and lyrics

Free chords for Old Shep by Elvis Presley. Scroll the interactive sheet above or read the chord names inline below.

[Intro]
| C/G | G | C | % |
[Verse 1]
[Verse 2]
[Verse 3]

Old Shep Chords by Elvis Presley

Learn how to play Old Shep by Elvis Presley with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Old Shep chords”, “Old Shep guitar chords”, or “Elvis Presley Old Shep chords” and you will find this page — transpose to any key, tap chords for diagrams, and use auto-scroll while you play. Perfect for beginners looking for easy Old Shep chords and for experienced players who want accurate Old Shep lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include E, A, D, G, B, C/G.

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The chords for "Old Shep" show the original chord names (including E, A, D, G, B, C/G). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.