rock
blues
americana
Story behind the song
A tribute song for Burt, an elderly dog rescued by The Sanctuary For Senior Dogs, Ohio, Cleveland, United States. The Sanctuary made their own CD of 'Old Dogs' with our permission, to help raise funds for their great work.
Lyrics
'Old Dogs'
What will I do without you now
How will I know you're smiling down
Are you at peace wherever you are
Oh my sweet boy my shining star
It took an old dog to teach goodbye
How I let go just passed me by
And nothing lasts but memories true
Oh how will I stop missing you
You showed the world how love can be
A wagging tail broke the misery
Your life was hard but you went on
What can I do now you are gone
I'll tell your story, tell your joy
My precious one my beautiful boy
I'll tell them all what courage is
No boundary when you make the bridge
Cos old dogs know when life is sweet
They've seen it all, they've met defeat
They've walked the road less travelled, hard
They've felt the chain in a lonely yard
They've known the hand of cruel fate
They've seen their owners shut the gate
They've cried when no one hears their pain
They've been the one left out in the rain
And all they ask is a loyal friend
To stay with them unto the end
One who cares and one who saves
One to share their last refrain
What will I do without you now
How will I know you're smiling down
Are you at peace wherever you are
My precious boy my shining star...
© Maria Daines/Paul Killington
2007