Riley big bear

Intro - acoustic guitar, mandolin

Verse 1

I miss waking up each morning, with your big frame by my side

A gentle giant always waiting, nowhere left for me to hide

Your heavy head upon the floor, a comforting and loving sight

Now the house feels different, empty, since you vanished in the night

Oh, Riley big bear, you were always there.

Chorus

Eleven years, my Riley big bear, you watched me through the sun and rain

A loyal heart, a steadfast friend, that eased away the daily pain

I feel you in the quiet moments, a whisper on the morning breeze

My gentle guard, my loving spirit, forever resting at his ease.

Verse 2

From early morning till the afternoon, our days were filled with simple grace

Every moment, every hour, I loved seeing your sweet face

A silent presence, ever watching, a shadow moving through the rooms

Dispelling all my lonely feelings, chasing away the daily glooms.

Chorus

Eleven years, my Riley big bear, you watched me through the sun and rain

A loyal heart, a steadfast friend, that eased away the daily pain

I feel you in the quiet moments, a whisper on the morning breeze

My gentle guard, my loving spirit, forever resting at his ease.

Bridge

Run as fast as you can now, my big bear, don't you ever feel the strain

Meet all the other loving pets, beyond the sorrow and the rain

I'll see you soon, my precious boy, I promise you it won't be long

Until we walk together freely, singing our eternal song.

Instrumental - acoustic guitar

Final Chorus

Eleven years, my Riley big bear, you watched me through the sun and rain

A loyal heart, a steadfast friend, that eased away the daily pain

I feel you in the quiet moments, a whisper on the morning breeze

My gentle guard, my loving spirit, forever resting at his ease.

Outro - guitar fade

Now you're running fast and free, smelling flowers on the air

My sweet Riley big bear, with not a single worry, not a care.