Gunner

Intro - acoustic guitar, harmonica

Verse 1

From the very first day, a loyal spirit you grew,

Always there beside me, in everything I'd do.

A comforting presence, never far away,

Right there at my side, from dawn 'til close of day.

Chorus

Oh, Gunner, my good boy, a loyalty so true,

Four and a half years, I walked the world with you.

Now silence fills the space where you would always be,

But your paw prints on my heart, stay clear for me to see.

Verse 2

When the day was done, and the stars began to gleam,

You'd come and snuggle close, a comforting, sweet dream.

Your heavy weight beside me, against my weary hip,

A silent, warm assurance, on life's every trip.

Chorus

Oh, Gunner, my good boy, a loyalty so true,

Four and a half years, I walked the world with you.

Now silence fills the space where you would always be,

But your paw prints on my heart, stay clear for me to see.

Verse 3

I remember how you'd follow, a shadow always near,

Dispelling every worry, and calming every fear.

And when I'd take a moment, you'd lean against my side,

My steadfast, quiet partner, a love that would abide.

Bridge

Every memory cherished, every moment held so dear,

Through laughter and through sorrow, you were always near.

I love you, buddy, yes, you are my best friend,

A bond like ours, I know, will never truly end.

Harmonica Solo

Final Chorus

Oh, Gunner, my good boy, a loyalty so true,

Four and a half years, I walked the world with you.

Now silence fills the space where you would always be,

But your paw prints on my heart, stay clear for me to see.

Outro

Now I see you running free, where endless green fields lie,

With happy barking friends beneath a summer sky.

Always full of joy, enjoying every grace,

A happy, peaceful spirit, in that perfect, joyful place.

Outro - guitar fade