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Old Shep

Elvis Presley

Guitar Chords & Lyrics for Old Shep by Elvis Presley in the key of D

Level: Intermediate Decade: 1950s Genre: Country / Folk Theme: Friendship Mood: Sad / Melancholy View Lyrics Youtube 
Verse
WheDn I Was A Lad And B7Old Shep Was A Pup E7​
Over Hills A7And Meadows We'd Stray Just A Boy   D  A              D​
And His Dog We B7Were Both Full OfE7 Fun We Grew Up Together That WA7ay                             D    D​

Verse 2
I RemembGer The Time At The Old Swimmin' Hold D​
When I Would Have DrownB7ed Beyond
E7DoubA7t

Verse 3
But Old Shep WaDs Right There To The ReB7scue He Came      E7​
He JumpA7ed In And Then Pulled Me               D​
Out

Verse 4
As The Years FDast Did Roll Old ShepB7 He Grew E7Old
His Eyes A7Were Fast Growing Dim And One       D  A7        D​
Day The Doctor LB7ooked At Me And SaiE7d I Can Do No More For Him     A7​
DJim With Hands TGhat
Were Trembling I Picked Up My DGun And Aimed It At Shep's Faithful Head I Just CouldB7n't                 E7    A7   D​
B7Do It

Verse 5
I WanE7ted To Run I Wish A7They Would Shoot Me Instead          D​
He Came To My Side AB7nd Looked Up       E7​
At Me And Laid His A7Old Head On My Knee I Had Struck The DBeA7st Friend ThatD A Man Ever           B7                E7​
Had

Verse 6
I CrA7ied So I Scarcely Could See      Old  D  D7​
SheGp He Has Gone Where The Good Doggies Go       D​
And No More With Old Shep Will I RoB7am But If Dogs HaE7ve A A7Heaven TDhere's One Thing I   B7                     E7​
Know Old Shep Has A7A Wonderful Home                  D​
Also available in: C (Original) E G A

FAQ

What are the chords for Old Shep?

The chords for Old Shep are: D, B7, E7, A7, A, G, D7

What is the original key of Old Shep?

The original key is C.

What is the difficulty of playing Old Shep?

The difficulty level is Intermediate.

Can I play Old Shep in another key?

Yes. You can transpose the song to any key using the transpose feature.

Can Old Shep be played on an acoustic guitar?

Yes. The chords work for both acoustic and electric guitar.

Can I play Old Shep on ukulele?

Chord Old Shep can be played on guitar or ukulele using their respective chord shapes.

How many chords are used in Old Shep?

Old Shep uses 7 chords: D, B7, E7, A7, A, G, D7

What is the easiest way to play Old Shep?

You can use the transpose feature to change the key to one that better matches your vocal range or uses easier chord shapes.

What decade was Old Shep released in?

Old Shep was released in the 1950s. See more 1950s songs here

Are there easier chord versions for Old Shep?

Yes. Tap the Simplify button to switch Old Shep to beginner-friendly chords - it drops advanced extensions like maj7, m7, and 9ths without changing the song's key or progression.

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