Tess

Intro - acoustic guitar, harmonica

Verse 1

Remembering the day you came along,

A black lab puppy, strong and bold.

Always right beside me, where I belonged,

A faithful story, now to be told.

Through changing seasons, come what may,

You were my shadow, my steady light.

Guiding me through each passing day,

A constant comfort, day and night.

Chorus

Oh, Tess, my sweet Tess, for fifteen long years,

You filled my heart with joy, calmed all my fears.

A love like ours, so pure and so true,

Forever etched in all that I do.

Verse 2

The way you'd greet me, a joyful bark,

A happy dance right at the door.

Chasing away the coming dark,

Always wanting cuddles, asking for more.

No matter the hour, sleepy or bright,

Your head in my lap, soft and warm.

A soothing presence, a pure delight,

Shelter from every brewing storm.

Chorus

Oh, Tess, my sweet Tess, for fifteen long years,

You filled my heart with joy, calmed all my fears.

A love like ours, so pure and so true,

Forever etched in all that I do.

Bridge

Go play with our old friends, those dogs we once knew,

And chase the sweet cats, beneath skies of blue.

Take care of Mom now, just like you did me,

And someday my sweet girl, together we'll be.

Instrumental - harmonica, acoustic guitar

Final Chorus

Oh, Tess, my sweet Tess, for fifteen long years,

You filled my heart with joy, calmed all my fears.

A love like ours, so pure and so true,

Forever etched in all that I do.

Outro

Now a quiet space, but your spirit's still near,

Laying right next to me, calming every fear.

Sleeping so peacefully, dreams soft and deep,

A promise of forever, a love I will keep.

Outro - guitar fade