Ginger

Intro

Ukulele, light percussion

Verse 1

I remember when you'd sit up high and wait for me to come home

A tiny shadow on the couch back, never feeling quite alone

Then a joyful jump to meet me at the door, a happy, soft greeting

Always by my side in my favorite chair, a precious, silent meeting

You'd lay across my chest, so gentle, sweet, and calm

Then push your ten-pound self so hard, taking up the bed, safe from harm

You were a small long hair chihuahua pom, but filled our home with so much grace

A quiet, timid love, leaving warmth in every space.

Chorus

Oh, Ginger, my sweet girl, eight years flew by like a dream

Your presence was a comfort, a beautiful, constant stream

Now I miss you more than words can say, a hollow ache inside

But I’ll smile through the tears, remembering your loving tide.

Verse 2

At night, in my easy chair, where your spot still stays fluffy and bright

Mine has an indent, a testament to our quiet, shared light

You watched out the window, a tiny guard, so fiercely proud and keen

A little belly growl when someone came, the bravest you had ever been

My constant shadow, never barking much, just a soft, whimpering sound

Running in the dog park, or neighborhood walks, the happiest girl around

So gentle and quiet, though you’d known hardship before

You filled my world with tenderness, and so much more.

Chorus

Oh, Ginger, my sweet girl, eight years flew by like a dream

Your presence was a comfort, a beautiful, constant stream

Now I miss you more than words can say, a hollow ache inside

But I’ll smile through the tears, remembering your loving tide.

Bridge

My heart, you came to me when I needed you, a bond so pure and true

And I believe you needed me, my love, I know I needed you

I will love you forever, my sweet girl, through every passing day

I miss you more than I can handle, be at peace, surrounded by love, I pray.

Instrumental

Ukulele solo

Final Chorus

Oh, Ginger, my sweet girl, eight years flew by like a dream

Your presence was a comfort, a beautiful, constant stream

Now I miss you more than words can say, a hollow ache inside

But I’ll smile through the tears, remembering your loving tide.

Outro

Now you're running free in a freshly mowed field, chasing the sun's bright gleam

Or sitting peacefully, napping on the sidewalk, living out a tranquil dream.

Glockenspiel fade