Ernie
4 years, 4 months and 8 days
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Ernie's Story
Ernie, the beloved Basset Hound born on Leap Day 2020, was a constant, happy presence, always by his owner's side, even assisting in dog training demonstrations. He greeted each morning with a joyful face, and the call of "Ernie, Aqui" would instantly bring his toenails tapping and ears flying as he raced to his best friend. That unwavering devotion, alongside his love for a good cookie and a belly rub, continues to brighten the laps of loved ones wherever he may be.
— Remembered by Elizabeth
Lyrics
Intro - acoustic guitar, banjo
Verse 1
You came into my life on a special Leap Day start
A little Basset, you stole my whole heart
Always looking up, with a happy, trusting gaze
You brightened all my training days
You'd come with me to work, a partner, loyal and true
Showing clients what a good boy could do
A demo dog, so patient, bright and keen
The best companion I had ever seen.
Chorus
Oh, Ernie, my sweet friend, my heart still sings your name
Through four years, four months, your love a constant flame
You were my best friend, I truly felt it too
Ernie, Aqui! My love will always be for you.
Verse 2
The morning stir, a movement, soft and low
Your happy face would instantly glow
No matter where you were, far in the house or yard
My call of "Ernie, Aqui!" was never hard
Just two seconds later, a tap-tap on the floor
Those toenails clicking, running to my door
Tongue hanging out, ears flying in the breeze
You'd rush to me, putting my heart at ease.
Chorus
Oh, Ernie, my sweet friend, my heart still sings your name
Through four years, four months, your love a constant flame
You were my best friend, I truly felt it too
Ernie, Aqui! My love will always be for you.
Bridge
You made me feel so special, my heart would truly soar
A bond like ours, I couldn't ask for more
The last words whispered, soft and bittersweet
"Ernie, Aqui! Good Boy!" My love, complete.
Instrumental - acoustic guitar, banjo, drums
Final Chorus
Oh, Ernie, my sweet friend, my heart still sings your name
Through four years, four months, your love a constant flame
You were my best friend, I truly felt it too
Ernie, Aqui! My love will always be for you.
Outro
Now you're up there telling stories, brave and bold
How cool your mom is, stories to unfold
With cookies for all friends, a happy, wagging tail
On laps of loved ones, beyond life's earthly veil
Getting belly rubs, peaceful, soft, and deep
In endless fields of joy, my sweet Ernie sleeps.
Outro - guitar fade
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