[Intro] [Verse 1] Sittin' on this porch swing, watchin' the years roll by Got my old dog beside me, nose in the wind, sighin' that same old sigh He was just a pup when I brought him home one rainy fall Now he's gray around the muzzle, but he still answers when I call [Pre-Chorus] He's seen every tear I've cried, every beer I've raised too high Never judged me once, just laid his head on my knee and looked me in the eye [Chorus] Yeah, I love my old dog, my faithful friend Been my shadow, my partner, my ride-or-die to the end Through every dusty backroad and every lonely night He's the truest heart this man will ever find My old dog, my best buddy, still waggin' that tail for me (yeah he does... oh he does) [Verse 2] He rode shotgun in my old Ford, ears flappin' in the breeze Chased a million tennis balls, brought 'em back on busted knees Slept at the foot of my bed when the world felt too damn cold Warmed my soul with that wet nose more than any woman ever could [Pre-Chorus] He's slower now, got arthritis, takes the porch steps one by one But when I walk through that screen door, he still tries to jump and run [Chorus] Yeah, I love my old dog, my faithful friend Been my shadow, my partner, my ride-or-die to the end Through every broken heart and every backroad song He's the only one who's never done me wrong My old dog, my good buddy, gray but still beautiful to me (love my old dog... yeah I do) [Bridge] One of these days I'll have to let him go But till that day comes, everybody knows This old house ain't a home without that click-clack on the floor And that thump-thump-thump when I walk through the door [Final Chorus] Yeah, I love my old dog, my faithful friend Gonna love that boy right up to the bitter end When he crosses that bridge, I'll be right behind someday Till then he's my heartbeat at my feet, and that's where he's gonna stay My old dog, my best buddy, my hero in fur (love you, buddy... always will) [Outro] Yeah... I love my old dog My faithful pal Always will...
