Leroy

Intro - acoustic guitar, harmonica

Verse 1

I still hear your nails on the wooden floor, Leroy,

Following my footsteps right to the fridge door.

The fly screen would rattle, a familiar sound,

Just you checking on me, always around.

A blue staffy heart, so loyal and true,

My constant companion, through and through.

You watched over me, a silent, soft plea,

That steadfast presence, meant so much to me.

Chorus

Oh, Leroy, my boy, fourteen years by my side,

Your memory's a comfort, where warm feelings hide.

A shadow, a friend, a love so pure and deep,

Your spirit in my heart, I forever will keep.

Verse 2

Each morning you'd greet me, at the hall door you'd be,

A wag of your tail, just waiting for me.

And when I came home, at the gate you would wait,

Always so happy, never too late.

Our afternoon walks, a rhythm so sweet,

Paws on the pathway, my loyal dog's feet.

Such a playful spirit, a joy to behold,

A story of friendship, more precious than gold.

Chorus

Oh, Leroy, my boy, fourteen years by my side,

Your memory's a comfort, where warm feelings hide.

A shadow, a friend, a love so pure and deep,

Your spirit in my heart, I forever will keep.

Bridge

"Go play with the other dogs, run free and be grand,"

"We will see each other one day, in a far better land."

These words whispered softly, a promise I hold,

A love never-ending, a story untold.

Instrumental - harmonica, acoustic guitar

Final Chorus

Oh, Leroy, my boy, fourteen years by my side,

Your memory's a comfort, where warm feelings hide.

A shadow, a friend, a love so pure and deep,

Your spirit in my heart, I forever will keep.

Outro - acoustic guitar fade

Now you're chasing those possums, and birds on the fence,

Running so freely, with sweet innocence.

Rest easy, dear friend, your spirit's at play,

Until we meet again, at the close of some day.