John Carter

Intro - piano, harp

Verse 1

Little barks and howls would start the day,

A tiny warrior leading the way.

With other dogs, a symphony so bright,

Waking me up with morning's early light.

Into the crate, you'd quickly dash,

Always the first, in a joyous flash.

A little king, you claimed your morning meal,

A tiny heart, so full of zeal.

Chorus

Oh, John Carter, my sweet and precious friend,

Fifteen years, until the very end.

A love so pure, a bond so deep and true,

My heart forever holds a place for you.

Verse 2

When twilight fell, and we settled down,

In the rocking chair, without a frown.

You'd leap onto my lap, a cherished place,

First to cuddle, with such gentle grace.

Watching TV, close by my side,

My little shadow, where comfort would reside.

Those quiet moments, a treasured art,

You held the dearest corner of my heart.

Chorus

Oh, John Carter, my sweet and precious friend,

Fifteen years, until the very end.

A love so pure, a bond so deep and true,

My heart forever holds a place for you.

Bridge

You were the funniest, the very best,

Put every other dog to the test.

Everyone loved you, it's plain to see,

But I loved you even more, my sweet John Carter, you and me.

Instrumental - piano, string pad

Final Chorus

Oh, John Carter, my sweet and precious friend,

Fifteen years, until the very end.

A love so pure, a bond so deep and true,

My heart forever holds a place for you.

Outro

Now you're running free, across the yard so wide,

With Izzy by your side, nowhere to hide.

Smelling every scent, chasing squirrels in play,

At peace forever, till another day.

Outro - harp fade