Cocoa

Intro - acoustic guitar, banjo

Verse 1

I remember the first time, a whirlwind of soft fur

Chasing every squirrel, a joyful, happy blur

Barking at the loud trucks, with a brave and mighty sound

With a favorite stick held high, a treasure you had found.

Chorus

Oh, Cocoa, my sweet girl, eleven years and more

You brought so much laughter, right to my front door

Your spirit still runs wild, a memory I hold

A story of pure love, more precious than gold.

Verse 2

The best part of my day, when I'd walk through the front door

Your wagging tail a greeting, wanting nothing more

My little 'hellhound', a name I used with glee

You always understood, how much you meant to me.

Chorus

Oh, Cocoa, my sweet girl, eleven years and more

You brought so much laughter, right to my front door

Your spirit still runs wild, a memory I hold

A story of pure love, more precious than gold.

Verse 3

Your favorite spot in the yard, a sunbeam on the green

Where you'd watch the world go by, a peaceful, happy scene

Just having you beside me, a comfort deep and true

Every moment with you, a blessing shining through.

Bridge

Chase all the squirrels now, go run free, no more pain

You know I meant it lovingly, through sunshine and through rain

My sweet 'hellhound', I'll see you again someday, I know

Until that day arrives, my boundless love will flow.

Instrumental - banjo solo, acoustic guitar

Final Chorus

Oh, Cocoa, my sweet girl, eleven years and more

You brought so much laughter, right to my front door

Your spirit still runs wild, a memory I hold

A story of pure love, more precious than gold.

Outro

Chasing phantom squirrels, sticks within your dream

Resting in your favorite spot, by a sunlit stream

You're running free forever, across the open land

My precious, wild Cocoa, a paw print in my hand.

Outro - acoustic guitar fade