Rio

Intro - acoustic guitar, harmonica

Verse 1

I remember the first sound, a gentle click and tap,

Your tiny nails on the floor, always in my lap.

Following my every step, wherever I would roam,

My little chihuahua heart, making our house a home.

You’d nap right on my clothes, a comfort close and deep,

Every single day with you, my promises to keep.

Your love for mummy pure, a bond beyond compare,

You lit up all my world, a joy beyond all care.

Chorus

Oh, Rio, my little man, my heart still feels the ache,

For nearly twelve sweet years, every moment we did make.

You held my soul so tight, a love that knew no end,

My Rio, my dearest friend, until we meet again.

Verse 2

No matter where I turned, your watchful eyes were there,

A tiny shadow close, dispelling every care.

You’d fret if I stepped out, even just a little while,

And greet me with such joy, a hopeful, wagging smile.

Your gentle soul loved all, who stopped to stroke your head,

And oh, how you loved food, every single crumb you’d tread.

You filled my life with light, a precious, constant gaze,

Through all our shared adventures, through all our happy days.

Chorus

Oh, Rio, my little man, my heart still feels the ache,

For nearly twelve sweet years, every moment we did make.

You held my soul so tight, a love that knew no end,

My Rio, my dearest friend, until we meet again.

Bridge

Mummy will find you again, my love, across the great divide,

We'll be together forever, with nothing left to hide.

I love you in this world, and in the next we'll be,

My Rio, my little man, my soul, eternally.

Instrumental - acoustic guitar

Final Chorus

Oh, Rio, my little man, my heart still feels the ache,

For nearly twelve sweet years, every moment we did make.

You held my soul so tight, a love that knew no end,

My Rio, my dearest friend, until we meet again.

Outro - guitar fade

Now you're cuddling with Gracie, peaceful, warm, and bright,

Or snuggled back in my arms, bathed in eternal light.

Eating all the treats you dreamed of, free and without sorrow,

Running on soft clouds, until our grand tomorrow.