Old Shep

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[Intro]
G
[Verse 1]
G E A
When I was a lad and Old Shep was a pup
D G
Over hills and meadows we'd play
E A A7
Just a boy and his dog, we were both full of fun
D G
we grew up together that way
[Verse 2]
C G
I remember the time at the old swimming hole
D7
When I would have drowned beyond doubt
G E A A7
But Old Shep was right there to the rescue he came
D G
He jumped in and helped pull me out
[Break]
G G
| | |
[Verse 3]
G E A
Now the years they roll by and Old Shep he grew old
D D7 G
His eyesight at last it grew dim
E A
Then one day the doctor looked at me and said:
D G
"I can do no more for him Jim"
[Verse 4]
C G
With a hand that was tremblin' I picked up my gun
D
And aimed it at Shep's faithful head
G E A A7
But I just couldn't do it, I wanted to run
D G
I wish they would shoot me instead
[Break]
G G
| | |
[Coda]
C G
Now Old Shep has gone where the good doggies go
D
And no more on this earth will he roam
G E7 A
But if dogs have a heaven, there's one thing I know
D G
Old Shep! has a wonderful ho-ome

Old Shep chords and lyrics

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

[Intro]
G
[Verse 1]
[Verse 2]
[Break]
| G | G |
[Verse 3]
[Verse 4]
[Break]
| G | G |
[Coda]

Old Shep Chords by Johnny Cash

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