Laddie

Intro - acoustic guitar, mandolin

Verse 1

The day we met, my heart just knew,

A love at first sight, honest and true.

My sweet Laddie, a loyal, gentle soul,

You made my fractured spirit whole.

A glance, a sniff, a knowing stare,

A promise whispered on the air.

You truly were, from that first day,

My heart dog, come what may.

Chorus

Oh, Laddie, my dear, my sweet old friend,

Seven and a half years, right to the end.

You filled my life with joy and light,

A guiding star, so pure and bright.

My heart dog, forever true,

I'll always carry a part of you.

Verse 2

I'd walk through the door, tired from the day,

And your little dance would chase the blues away.

A happy wiggle, a joyful leap,

Secrets that only our two hearts could keep.

Then that long snooter, a gentle poke,

A language of love that only we spoke.

Your playful spirit, bright and keen,

The sweetest greeting I've ever seen.

Chorus

Oh, Laddie, my dear, my sweet old friend,

Seven and a half years, right to the end.

You filled my life with joy and light,

A guiding star, so pure and bright.

My heart dog, forever true,

I'll always carry a part of you.

Bridge

When you left, dear boy, you took a piece of my heart,

It felt like my whole world fell apart.

But I know you feel it, deep inside,

And furever, I'll be right by your side.

Mandolin Solo

Final Chorus

Oh, Laddie, my dear, my sweet old friend,

Seven and a half years, right to the end.

You filled my life with joy and light,

A guiding star, so pure and bright.

My heart dog, forever true,

I'll always carry a part of you.

Outro

Now in the backyard, where lush green grass does lie,

You're surveying your Kingdom, beneath the vast sky.

Peaceful and watchful, content and free,

Forever watching over me.

Outro - guitar fade