Bella

Intro - acoustic guitar, harmonica

Verse 1

Fourteen years ago, a joy so deep,

A black lab's heart, a promise to keep.

You swam the ocean, a beautiful sight,

Riding the paddleboard, bathed in the light.

Chasing the ducks on lakes in Maine,

Washing away all sorrow and pain.

With water's embrace, you felt so free,

A wild, sweet spirit, dear Bella, for me.

Chorus

Oh, Bella, my Bella, for fourteen years you stayed,

A love like the ocean, a bond never swayed.

You taught me of joy, you taught me of grace,

Leaving a paw print in time and in space.

Verse 2

When I'd come home, tired from the day,

You'd meet me at the door in your own sweet way.

A wagging tail, a happy bark,

Chasing away every shadow and dark.

Each moment with you, a treasured art,

You had a way of stealing my heart.

From dawn's early light to the evening's soft plea,

Every minute with you was my favorite, you see.

Chorus

Oh, Bella, my Bella, for fourteen years you stayed,

A love like the ocean, a bond never swayed.

You taught me of joy, you taught me of grace,

Leaving a paw print in time and in space.

Bridge

Through difficult loss, your strength shone so bright,

You were my comfort, my guiding light.

You held on for me, a little bit more,

Even as fading came to your door.

Thank you for loving, for staying near,

You wiped away every sorrowful tear.

Harmonica Solo

Final Chorus

Oh, Bella, my Bella, for fourteen years you stayed,

A love like the ocean, a bond never swayed.

You taught me of joy, you taught me of grace,

Leaving a paw print in time and in space.

Outro - guitar fade

Now in heaven's ocean, you frolic and leap,

As Grandpop watches, secrets to keep.

He's laughing and reeling, with joy in his heart,

You found your new playground, a brand new start.

Running free forever, by the golden shore,

Rest easy, my Bella, forevermore.