Stubby

Intro - acoustic guitar, piano

Verse 1

Remember when your tiny nails would click upon the floor,

A gentle sound that echoed through our open door.

Beneath your blankets, nestled deep and warm,

Your little back legs peeking out, safe from any storm.

A mixed-up pup, part Dachshund, part Boston sweet,

With burrowing ways and quick, endearing feet.

You’d find your spot, a cozy, hidden space,

Leaving love and comfort in your every trace.

Chorus

Oh, Stubby, my sweet boy, it's been twelve years gone by,

A loyal heart beneath a loving sky.

Though silent now, your paw prints softly stay,

You light my path and guide me every day.

Verse 2

Each evening, after treats and potty time was done,

You'd make your choice beneath the setting sun.

Which bed to pick, you'd ponder with a sigh,

Mine or your own, as gentle moments drifted by.

For years you'd jump up, close beside my head,

Until old age kept you in your own warm bed.

But still, I saw you, snuggled by my side,

My little shadow, where my heart could safely hide.

Chorus

Oh, Stubby, my sweet boy, it's been twelve years gone by,

A loyal heart beneath a loving sky.

Though silent now, your paw prints softly stay,

You light my path and guide me every day.

Bridge

Thank you, Stubby, for always being there for me,

I'll miss you deeply, for all eternity.

Until I find you, Winston, and the girls, too,

A treat party awaits beneath skies of blue,

Then we'll take a nap, warmed by the gentle sun,

Our loving journey, forever truly one.

Instrumental - piano, cello

Final Chorus

Oh, Stubby, my sweet boy, it's been twelve years gone by,

A loyal heart beneath a loving sky.

Though silent now, your paw prints softly stay,

You light my path and guide me every day.

Outro

Now you rest in sunshine, where the warmth gently gleams,

On the front yard sidewalk, lost in peaceful dreams.

With Tashi kitty, sometimes close beside your spot,

A quiet memory, never to be forgot.

Outro - guitar fade