Hachi

Intro - acoustic guitar, harmonica

Verse 1

I remember well, that first exciting day,

For a golf cart ride, you'd lead the way.

Jumping up and down, a joyful, barking sound,

You'd run ahead, not a moment to be found,

Just leading me along, through every curve and bend.

Then on the couch you'd wait, my loyal, furry friend,

A wagging tail each morn, a loving, happy start,

"Good morning puppy dog," you held my eager heart.

Chorus

Oh Hachi, my sweet black lab, so true,

Eleven years I spent right here with you.

A paw print on my soul, a love that won't depart,

You'll always be my puppy, right within my heart.

Verse 2

No matter where I went, no matter how far I'd roam,

I'd hear your happy bark, awaiting me back home.

You'd meet me at the door, a comforting delight,

Your presence made my world feel oh so right.

Every single time, that greeting warm and grand,

The bestest welcome from my bestest friend in all the land.

Chorus

Oh Hachi, my sweet black lab, so true,

Eleven years I spent right here with you.

A paw print on my soul, a love that won't depart,

You'll always be my puppy, right within my heart.

Bridge

I miss you so much, my Hachi, can't you see?

I loved you more than anything, you meant the world to me.

Wait for Mommy, someday, I know that it is true,

We'll be together forever, me and you.

Instrumental - banjo, acoustic guitar

Final Chorus

Oh Hachi, my sweet black lab, so true,

Eleven years I spent right here with you.

A paw print on my soul, a love that won't depart,

You'll always be my puppy, right within my heart.

Outro

Now you're running free, through open fields so wide,

No more pain, in the sunshine, with nowhere left to hide.

Just carrying your sticks, under skies of endless blue,

My happy puppy dog, I'll always dream of you.

Outro - guitar fade