Riley

Intro - acoustic guitar, harmonica

Verse 1

From the moment you came into my life's embrace,

A golden furred shadow, you found your true place.

A faithful Labrador, with eyes so bright and keen,

Always by my side, a constant, loving scene.

You followed every step, a silent, soft decree,

The truest companion, you were always with me.

Through every sunlit day, and every evening's glow,

My dearest Riley, how fast the years did go.

Chorus

Nine years we walked together, my Riley, my best friend,

A bond like no other, until the very end.

Your paw prints on my heart, they'll never fade away,

I'll miss you, sweet boy, more with each passing day.

Verse 2

Remember our long walks, through fields and wooded lanes,

Your happy trot beside me, through sunshine and through rains.

The freedom in your spirit, chasing squirrels with glee,

Bringing back the sticks, always looking back at me.

Every adventure shared, a treasure to behold,

Stories in our memories, worth more than finest gold.

You taught me simple joys, a wagging tail's delight,

Turning every moment, into something warm and bright.

Chorus

Nine years we walked together, my Riley, my best friend,

A bond like no other, until the very end.

Your paw prints on my heart, they'll never fade away,

I'll miss you, sweet boy, more with each passing day.

Bridge

I hear your gentle whisper, carried on the breeze,

"Catch my balls that I throw to you," it put my heart at ease.

A promise of forever, beyond what we can see,

That love like ours, dear Riley, lives eternally.

Guitar Solo

Final Chorus

Nine years we walked together, my Riley, my best friend,

A bond like no other, until the very end.

Your paw prints on my heart, they'll never fade away,

I'll miss you, sweet boy, more with each passing day.

Outro

Now you're out in the grass, beneath the sky so wide,

Sleeping peacefully now, with nothing left to hide.

A good boy, free and happy, waiting for that call,

My sweet Riley, I remember it all.

Outro - acoustic guitar fade