Dude

Intro - piano, acoustic guitar

Verse 1

My little Malrese, a soft, white cloud,

Always wanting to be close and proud.

On my shoulder, you would softly rest,

A tiny heartbeat, gentle, truly blessed.

When I asked if my love you'd embrace,

A sweet kiss would light up your face.

Then back to your spot, a comfort known,

A love so pure, beautifully grown.

Chorus

Oh, dear Dude, my faithful friend,

Eighteen years, until the end.

In every memory, clear and bright,

You fill my world with gentle light.

Verse 2

Bedtime came, a special time,

You’d snuggle in, a sweet, soft chime.

Almost too close, a loving heat,

Your presence made my world complete.

A tiny guardian through the night,

Bringing comfort, pure and bright.

Each soft breath, a peaceful sound,

The sweetest friend I ever found.

Chorus

Oh, dear Dude, my faithful friend,

Eighteen years, until the end.

In every memory, clear and bright,

You fill my world with gentle light.

Bridge

Though tears may fall, and shadows creep,

A promise in my heart I keep.

I will always love you, little one,

And now, my sweet, your journey's done.

You can go now, gentle and free,

Your love forever lives in me.

Instrumental - violin, cello

Final Chorus

Oh, dear Dude, my faithful friend,

Eighteen years, until the end.

In every memory, clear and bright,

You fill my world with gentle light.

Outro

Now you're running, wild and grand,

With Okie and with Sandy, hand in hand.

Chasing dragonflies across the sky,

While Dad plays fetch, beyond the eye.

Sleeping peacefully, dreams take flight,

Bathed in an eternal, gentle light.

Outro - piano fade