Toby

Intro - acoustic guitar, harmonica

Verse 1

I remember the first days, so bright and new

A clever Border Collie, loyal and true

You'd flick the toilet lid, a gentle sign

Then wake me each morning, a paw on my arm, divine.

Always so thoughtful, always so near

Chasing away any shadow of fear

Your bright eyes always watching, full of grace

Bringing warmth and laughter to every space.

Chorus

Oh Toby, my dear friend, my constant light

For ten beautiful years, you made everything bright

Your love was a comfort, a steady, warm flame

Whispering joy, whenever I called your name.

Verse 2

In the long green yard, our game of fetch we'd play

Every afternoon, brightening up my day

You'd trot to the shed, for your harness you'd seek

'Bath' was your favorite word, a joy you couldn't keep.

Showing our guests, with a wagging, proud tail

Where the toilet was found, you would never fail

So full of bright spirit, so smart and so kind

The best boy any heart could ever find.

Chorus

Oh Toby, my dear friend, my constant light

For ten beautiful years, you made everything bright

Your love was a comfort, a steady, warm flame

Whispering joy, whenever I called your name.

Bridge

And though you've journeyed on, beyond my sight

I know you'll be waiting, young and free, bathed in light.

No cancer to pain you, just youth in your stride

I'll be old when I join you, but you'll be by my side.

Instrumental - harmonica solo

Final Chorus

Oh Toby, my dear friend, my constant light

For ten beautiful years, you made everything bright

Your love was a comfort, a steady, warm flame

Whispering joy, whenever I called your name.

Outro

Now you run in fields of flowers, so wide and so deep

With butterflies dancing, while memories I keep.

With TJ, Pixi, and Misty, you play, strong and bold

A story of love, forever told.

Outro - guitar fade