Holmes-z

Intro - acoustic guitar, harmonica

Verse 1

At just four weeks old, you found your way to me

A little puppy wobbling, for all the world to see

You low-growled at the others, then settled at my feet

And from that moment, Holmes-z, my world felt so complete.

You whined until my lap became your rightful place to be

A ninety-pound hound, my constant company.

You stayed right by my side, through every passing year

And passed away at my feet, holding back a tear.

Chorus

Oh, Holmes-z, my buddy, my beautiful wild boy

Nine crazy years of laughter, comfort, and pure joy.

You were my constant shadow, my heartbeat, true and deep

A love like ours, my sweet boy, I will forever keep.

Verse 2

With personality so large, you always made me smile

You'd sit and watch the TV, for quite a little while.

Then storms would rage outside, and you'd hide in my lap so tight

While I'd wrap my arms around you, to make the world feel right.

Your nose would nudge up close, for any little snack

And a scratch at the door, never turning your back.

No barks, just gentle knocks, a signature so grand

You knew just how to ask for a helping hand.

Chorus

Oh, Holmes-z, my buddy, my beautiful wild boy

Nine crazy years of laughter, comfort, and pure joy.

You were my constant shadow, my heartbeat, true and deep

A love like ours, my sweet boy, I will forever keep.

Verse 3

You'd roll upon the carpet, to scratch your back with glee

Before you'd get your dinner, for everyone to see.

You'd rest your big head gently, upon the laundry pile

Then stand and watch the mail lady, waiting for a while.

When tears would fill my eyes, you'd crawl up to my chest

A human hug you'd give me, putting worries to the test.

Your velvet ears, your square nose smooch, a love that never fades

And hearts around your tail, in sun-kissed light and shades.

Chorus

Oh, Holmes-z, my buddy, my beautiful wild boy

Nine crazy years of laughter, comfort, and pure joy.

You were my constant shadow, my heartbeat, true and deep

A love like ours, my sweet boy, I will forever keep.

Bridge

My heart is truly broken, my joy has gone away

This empty house feels hollow, with each and every day.

I hope you and dear Watson, are together now once more

Running free with no limp, waiting at that golden door.

Chase all the squirrels and rabbits, beneath the golden sun

Tell Pappy and Nanny our stories, until my race is run.

Instrumental - acoustic guitar, banjo

Final Chorus

Oh, Holmes-z, my buddy, my beautiful wild boy

Nine crazy years of laughter, comfort, and pure joy.

You were my constant shadow, my heartbeat, true and deep

A love like ours, my sweet boy, I will forever keep.

Outro - harmonica, acoustic guitar fade

Now on those streets of gold, you bark and bay at will

Watching for me and poppa, my sweet boy, stand still.

You're everything, my companion, my constant, loving friend

I love you, my sweet boy, until the very end.

Outro - acoustic guitar fade