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Old Shep

Elvis Presley

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

Level: Intermediate Decade: 1950s Genre: Country / Folk Theme: Friendship Mood: Sad / Melancholy View Lyrics Youtube 
Verse
WheGn I Was A Lad And E7Old Shep Was A Pup A7​
Over Hills D7And Meadows We'd Stray Just A Boy   G  D              G​
And His Dog We E7Were Both Full OfA7 Fun We Grew Up Together That WD7ay                             G    G​

Verse 2
I RemembCer The Time At The Old Swimmin' Hold G​
When I Would Have DrownE7ed Beyond
A7DoubD7t

Verse 3
But Old Shep WaGs Right There To The ReE7scue He Came      A7​
He JumpD7ed In And Then Pulled Me               G​
Out

Verse 4
As The Years FGast Did Roll Old ShepE7 He Grew A7Old
His Eyes D7Were Fast Growing Dim And One       G  D7        G​
Day The Doctor LE7ooked At Me And SaiA7d I Can Do No More For Him     D7​
GJim With Hands TChat
Were Trembling I Picked Up My GGun And Aimed It At Shep's Faithful Head I Just CouldE7n't                 A7    D7   G​
E7Do It

Verse 5
I WanA7ted To Run I Wish D7They Would Shoot Me Instead          G​
He Came To My Side AE7nd Looked Up       A7​
At Me And Laid His D7Old Head On My Knee I Had Struck The GBeD7st Friend ThatG A Man Ever           E7                A7​
Had

Verse 6
I CrD7ied So I Scarcely Could See      Old  G  G7​
SheCp He Has Gone Where The Good Doggies Go       G​
And No More With Old Shep Will I RoE7am But If Dogs HaA7ve A D7Heaven TGhere's One Thing I   E7                     A7​
Know Old Shep Has D7A Wonderful Home                  G​
Also available in: C (Original) D E A

FAQ

What are the chords for Old Shep?

The chords for Old Shep are: G, E7, A7, D7, D, C, G7

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: G, E7, A7, D7, D, C, G7

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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