Hank

Intro - acoustic guitar, strings

Verse 1

The day you came, a happy blur of fur,

A Lab's bright spirit, no doubt or demur.

With tail a-wagging, a joyful, boundless grace,

You filled our home, finding your special place.

A loyal shadow, always by my side,

In every moment, with nothing to hide.

Your eyes held sunshine, a warmth profound and deep,

A promise whispered, secrets we would keep.

Chorus

Oh, Hank, my dear friend, eleven years we knew,

Every sunrise, every dream came true.

Through changing seasons, loyal and so bold,

A story woven, more precious than gold.

Verse 2

I see you now, on that old pickup bed,

Your trusty paw resting, a wise, watchful head.

Peering out the window, for rabbits, birds, and game,

Each passing moment, never quite the same.

The wind in your fur, a spirit wild and free,

Just you and I, for all the world to see.

Those eager glances, a hunter's keen delight,

Illuminating every day and night.

Chorus

Oh, Hank, my dear friend, eleven years we knew,

Every sunrise, every dream came true.

Through changing seasons, loyal and so bold,

A story woven, more precious than gold.

Bridge

The silence now, a hollow, aching space,

But in my heart, you hold your rightful place.

A final whisper, as the last tears fell,

"I love you, Hank," more than words can tell.

Though shadows lengthen, and the sun has set,

Your gentle spirit, I will never forget.

Instrumental - strings, acoustic guitar

Final Chorus

Oh, Hank, my dear friend, eleven years we knew,

Every sunrise, every dream came true.

Through changing seasons, loyal and so bold,

A story woven, more precious than gold.

Outro

Now in the heavens, beyond the earthly veil,

You watch the clouds, with a quiet, patient trail.

Looking up skyward, for your master's return,

Until we meet again, lessons we still learn.

Run free, my Hank, until that blessed day,

Resting peacefully, where sunbeams softly play.

Outro - strings fade