Sandy

Intro - acoustic guitar, harmonica

Verse 1

From the start, you had a spark, a sassy, clever soul,

A tiny terrier heart, always in control.

You'd bark at the dustbin man, a feisty, firm decree,

So opinionated, for all the world to see.

But beneath that lively spirit, a love so pure and deep,

Our brilliant Sandy, secrets you would keep.

Fourteen years and seven months, a blessing from above,

Our smart little shadow, filled with endless love.

Chorus

Oh, Sandy, our dear Sandy, a legend in our home,

Through fourteen years and seven months, you never felt alone.

Your clever heart still beats with ours, a light that shines so bright,

Our beloved Sandy, guiding through the night.

Verse 2

The quiet of the evening, when the day would start to fade,

Our special time together, memories softly made.

Curled up close beside us, your small head on our knee,

A silent understanding, just you and gentle me.

You'd watch the stars appearing, with wisdom in your gaze,

Navigating life's strange path through all its winding maze.

Chorus

Oh, Sandy, our dear Sandy, a legend in our home,

Through fourteen years and seven months, you never felt alone.

Your clever heart still beats with ours, a light that shines so bright,

Our beloved Sandy, guiding through the night.

Verse 3

There's a song I'd sing to you, from puppy days so small,

Then ask 'who's your best friend?' and you'd give your all.

You loved to soak the sun, an independent queen,

Living life your own way, the best you'd ever been.

A taste for cheese and porridge, or biltong as a treat,

You'd snatch a stolen sock, then vanish with swift feet.

My life was changed forever, a piece of heart you own,

Now a locket holds your memory, I'm never quite alone.

Bridge

I love you with all my heart, I whisper through the tears,

And I miss you so much everyday, through all the lonely years.

Go make chaos now in heaven, run wild and play with glee,

My precious Sandy, wait there patiently for me.

Mandolin Solo

Final Chorus

Oh, Sandy, our dear Sandy, a legend in our home,

Through fourteen years and seven months, you never felt alone.

Your clever heart still beats with ours, a light that shines so bright,

Our beloved Sandy, guiding through the night.

Outro

Now playing in the fields, beyond the rainbow's bend,

The manager of everyone, our truest, loyal friend.

A peaceful sleep, a happy run, beneath the sky so wide,

Our Sandy's spirit lingers, forever by our side.

Outro - guitar fade