Hopper

Genre: Folk Americana

Mood: campfire

Instrumentation: Acoustic guitar, harmonica, upright bass, light banjo

Vocal style: Warm, earnest male vocal

Tempo: 85 BPM

Intro - acoustic guitar, harmonica

Verse 1

A tiny fella, home you came that day

With freckles and pink spots, my heart led astray

So full of kisses, a soft football you'd find

Your unbridled joy, a one of a kind

Your brindle fur flashed, from velvet ears so brown

To tappy white toes, the sweetest boy in town

With sister Roxy, you'd wrestle and you'd play

And sweet Gunner learned from you, day by day

Chorus

Oh, Hopper, my love, it was only six years

But a lifetime of laughter, wiping away tears

My best boy, my shadow, my heart’s guiding light

You filled every moment, morning and night

The pain of missing you still lingers on

But your spirit of love will forever live on

Verse 2

On the porch swing beside me, we'd sit and we'd share

Your many sweet cuddles, beyond all compare

Riding shotgun, you’d never say no to a treat

A drive-thru burger made your happiness complete

You'd sing with Curly when his harmonica played

Then tuck dad to bed, your nightly parade

A mailman's bark, then a happy, soft wiggle

Your tapping toes on the stairs, always a giggle

Chorus

Oh, Hopper, my love, it was only six years

But a lifetime of laughter, wiping away tears

My best boy, my shadow, my heart’s guiding light

You filled every moment, morning and night

The pain of missing you still lingers on

But your spirit of love will forever live on

Verse 3

My Hoppy, you loved mama's cooking so grand

Then searched for your family, to guard every hand

A sweet lap snuggler, with a comforting sigh

And for my last bite, you'd look with hopeful eye

Verse 4

In Grafton's deep snow, with Roxy you would play

Then zoomies in NC, through the yard each day

The garden hose called, for a cool, happy drink

You’d munch on lettuce, more than you’d think

Your squeaker toy found, you’d make it sing clear

A pivotal member, holding us all so dear

Visiting Bee and Bug, for treats you would roam

My sweet Hopper, my love, you made our house a home

Bridge

My very best boy, I miss you eternally

Each tear worth a moment, a sweet memory

Your collar by my headboard, a kiss in the night

Thank you for loving me with all of your might

Blessed by your spirit, pure love, strong and true

Please find me in dreams, until I join you

Harmonica Solo

Final Chorus

Oh, Hopper, my love, it was only six years

But a lifetime of laughter, wiping away tears

My best boy, my shadow, my heart’s guiding light

You filled every moment, morning and night

The pain of missing you still lingers on

But your spirit of love will forever live on

Outro

Now with sweet Roxy, under skies bright and warm

Running pain-free together, safe from all harm

Basking in sunshine, or sleeping so deep

A promise of joy that my heart will keep

Outro - guitar fade