Chanel

Intro - piano, cello

Verse 1

The quiet house now holds a hush, a silence I can feel,

No "click clack" nails upon the floor, no tiny paw to heal.

I close my eyes and see you clear, a spirit small and bright,

Chasing Koko, full of glee, a joyful, playful sight.

My little Chihuahua, with those eyes so deep and true,

A tiny warrior, always there, through everything we knew.

You were a blessing, pure and kind, a love I can't replace,

A cherished member of our family, with beauty and with grace.

Chorus

Oh, Chanel, my sweet Chanel, my heart still aches for you,

For ten beautiful years, your love was strong and true.

My baby, my shadow, my comfort and my light,

You crossed the rainbow bridge, and left my world less bright.

Verse 2

Each morning, sleeping by my side, a routine I still miss,

Those gentle nudges, sleepy sighs, then waking with a kiss.

Your morning cuddles, warm and deep, a tender, sweet embrace,

Your comforting presence I still seek, in every empty space.

Through happy days and hard times too, you stayed right by my hand,

A loyal friend, steadfast and true, the best in all the land.

You were never "just a dog," but family, soul, and heart,

A piece of me, eternally, that time can't pull apart.

Chorus

Oh, Chanel, my sweet Chanel, my heart still aches for you,

For ten beautiful years, your love was strong and true.

My baby, my shadow, my comfort and my light,

You crossed the rainbow bridge, and left my world less bright.

Verse 3

Your yellow duckling, worn and dear, was always by your side,

A silent comfort, holding near, where love could safely hide.

Through ten long years you slept with me, a warmth against my breast,

Until the illness claimed your body, and called your soul to rest.

That final minute, holding tight, your breath a fading grace,

A last sweet lick, a loving sight, upon my tear-stained face.

Bridge

Go run free, no more pain, my sweetheart, be at peace,

I love you and thank you for your ten years of love, release.

Until we meet again, my darling, across the shimmering sky,

Your memory lives within my soul, a love that will not die.

Instrumental - piano, strings

Final Chorus

Oh, Chanel, my sweet Chanel, my heart still aches for you,

For ten beautiful years, your love was strong and true.

My baby, my shadow, my comfort and my light,

You crossed the rainbow bridge, and left my world less bright.

Outro

Now running free, healthy and whole, over the rainbow's arc,

Forever carried in my heart, a guiding, shining spark.

Mommy misses you every day, my beautiful Chanel,

Until that day, sleep peacefully, my love, farewell, farewell.

Outro - cello fade