Old Shep

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Old Shep by Elvis Presley

About Old Shep

The song Old Shep was written by Red Foley co-wrote with Willis Arthur based on Foley's own childhood dog, Hoover, an Alsation who was poisoned by a neighbour. In 1945, when Elvis was 10 years old he performed this song at a state fair in which he came in fifth place and won $5 along with some ride tickets. In Only Fools and Horses, this is said to be Del-Boy's favourite song, and in one episode, Del-boy has Old Shep as his on-hold music on his mobile phone. .

Old Shep Lyrics

[00:10.35] When I was a lad
[00:15.55] And old Shep was a pup
[00:20.65] Over hills and meadows we'd stray
[00:30.48] Just a boy and his dog
[00:35.62] We were both full of fun
[00:40.82] We grew up together that way
[00:50.63] I remember the time at the old swimmin' hole
[01:01.08] When I would have drowned beyond doubt
[01:08.45]
[01:10.53] But old Shep was right there
[01:15.91] To the rescue, he came
[01:21.12] He jumped in, and helped pull me out
[01:28.70]
[01:30.83] As the years fast did roll
[01:34.58] Old Shep, he grew old
[01:40.97] His eyes were fast growing dim
[01:48.52]
[01:50.65] And one day, the doctor looked at me and said
[02:00.89] "I can do no more for him, Jim"
[02:08.38]
[02:10.63] With hands that were trembling
[02:15.37] I picked up my gun
[02:20.16] And aimed it at Shep's faithful head
[02:24.75] I just couldn't do it
[02:34.53] I wanted to run
[02:39.55] I wish they would shoot me instead
[02:48.64] He came to my side
[02:53.80] And he looked up at me
[02:58.56] And laid his old head on my knee
[03:08.07] I had struck the best friend that a man ever had
[03:17.41] I cried so I scarcely could see
[03:26.68] Old Shep, he has gone
[03:31.25] Where the good doggies go
[03:36.01] And no more with old Shep will I roam
[03:45.13] But if dogs have a heaven
[03:49.91] There's one thing I know
[03:54.67] Old Shep has a wonderful home
[04:00.37]

From the album: Elvis Presley: The Searcher (The Original Soundtrack) [Deluxe]