Ellie

Intro - acoustic guitar

Verse 1

I remember the first time, your excited breath I heard,

A happy panting sound, without a single spoken word.

A Bernese mountain dog, with a heart so soft and true,

You’d lay your gentle head right in my arms, I knew.

Your fur a soft warm blanket, a comfort close to mine,

In those first precious moments, our bond began to shine.

Your big brown eyes, a question, a promise in their gaze,

I knew my life was better, in so many joyful ways.

Chorus

Oh, Ellie, sweet Ellie, my loyal, loving friend,

For three short precious years, our journey had no end.

Your spirit runs beside me, though you're beyond my sight,

You filled my world with sunshine, and chased away the night.

Verse 2

Every time I walked back home, you'd be waiting at the door,

A happy wiggle greeting, asking for so much more.

Your tail a wagging rhythm, a welcome just for me,

The purest love and joy, that a human could ever see.

You taught me simple lessons, of how to truly care,

A love that was unending, a bond beyond compare.

Through every day and season, you were always by my side,

My faithful, furry shadow, my joy and gentle guide.

Chorus

Oh, Ellie, sweet Ellie, my loyal, loving friend,

For three short precious years, our journey had no end.

Your spirit runs beside me, though you're beyond my sight,

You filled my world with sunshine, and chased away the night.

Bridge

And as you journey onward, a whisper I release,

"I love you Ellie, I will see you again one day, in peace."

Your memory a beacon, a comfort in my soul,

Making my broken heart, once again feel whole.

Guitar Solo - acoustic guitar

Final Chorus

Oh, Ellie, sweet Ellie, my loyal, loving friend,

For three short precious years, our journey had no end.

Your spirit runs beside me, though you're beyond my sight,

You filled my world with sunshine, and chased away the night.

Outro

Now I picture you running, so happy and so free,

Through endless golden fields, for all the world to see.

And when you'd stop to rest there, just wanting me to clean,

The burrs from your soft coat, a joyful, peaceful scene.

My sweet Ellie, running free.

Outro - acoustic guitar fade