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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/G|  G|  C| % |
[Verse 1]
Oh, when CI was a A7lad, Old DShep was a pup
Over G7hills and meadows we'd CstrayG7  
Just a Cboy and his A7dog, we were Dboth full of fun
We G7grew up together that CwayC7  
I reFmember the F7time at the Cold swimming hole
When CI would have A13drowned beyond D7doubtG7  
Old SChep was right A7there, to the Drescue he came
He G7jumped in and helped pull me Cout
[Verse 2]
As the Cyears fast did A7roll, Old D9Shep he grew D7old
His G7eyes were fast growing CdimG7  
And Cone day the A7doctor looked Dat me and said
I G7can do no more for him CJimC7  
With Fhands that were F7trembling, I Cpicked up my gun
And Caimed it at A7Shep's faithful D7headG7  
But  I Cjust couldn't A7do it, I D9wanted to D7run
I G7wished they would shoot me inCstead.
[Verse 3]
He Ccame to my A7side and Dlooked up at me
He G7laid his poor head on mCy kneeG7  
I Cstroked the best fA7riend a Dman ever had
I G7cried 'til I scarcely could CseeC7  
Old FShep, he has F7gone where the Cgood doggies go
No Cmore with Old A7Shep will I D7roamG7  
But if Cdogs have a A7heaven, there's D9one thing I D7know
Old G7Shep has a wonderful Chome.

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Old Shep

by Elvis Presley

Lyrics & chords · Original key

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/G G 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.

About 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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