Junior

Intro - acoustic guitar, piano

Verse 1

Sunrise on the ramp at seven, a bark to start the day

If dinner was just minutes late, you always had your say

You'd lay across my beating chest, your safe place, warm and deep

Then stare at me in the living room, a promise I would keep

My legs you'd lick when from the shower, a secret, sweet hello

And every time the door would crack, you'd try to make a go

We grew up, just the two of us, through all my changing years

My little bunny, my whole world, I'd quiet all your fears

Chorus

Oh, Junior, my sweet Junior, for nineteen years you stayed

A loyal heart, a gentle soul, a life so bravely made

You were my sunshine through it all, my reason to believe

The best good boy I've ever known, for you my heart still grieves

Verse 2

The best part was just coming home, to find you by my side

Our morning breakfasts, evening meals, with nowhere left to hide

Those Dunkin runs, a secret treat, your bark for McDonald's call

Though I'd try to hide the golden bag, you smelled it through it all

Your three-tiered plate, a royal feast, your choices made with care

Farmers Dog or Science Diet, love beyond compare

I'd do anything to make you smile, my leather lips, my boy

Even miss your loud, sweet snores, my everyday true joy

Chorus

Oh, Junior, my sweet Junior, for nineteen years you stayed

A loyal heart, a gentle soul, a life so bravely made

You were my sunshine through it all, my reason to believe

The best good boy I've ever known, for you my heart still grieves

Verse 3

From Alabama, one small pup, that first kiss, love so true

You'd chew my suits, then sneak under covers, just me and you

Though you'd pull your paw, or turn your head, a genius, smart and grand

You'd give me side-eye when I sang, the man of the house, my man

When my calf was torn, a hidden grace, a month of precious time

You pawed my hair to wake me up, a melody sublime

And now your date, in Roman script, where your sweet head would rest

A sacred bond, my dearest boy, forever truly blessed

Bridge

"Stay with me," my final whisper, "I hope you know my love"

"I hope you're happy, little one, watching from above"

That life-changing promotion came, the day before you flew

It felt as if your job was done, you knew I'd see it through

Then Dunkin workers sang our song, "You Are My Sunshine" bright

And bunnies run and sit and stare, filling days with light

Instrumental - piano, acoustic guitar

Final Chorus

Oh, Junior, my sweet Junior, for nineteen years you stayed

A loyal heart, a gentle soul, a life so bravely made

You were my sunshine through it all, my reason to believe

The best good boy I've ever known, for you my heart still grieves

Outro

Now endless pup cups fill your days, my beautiful boy, it's true

One last brave treat, you finished it, a good baby through and through

Running free, beyond the stars, no goodbyes to pretend

Just love and light, my dearest friend. [acoustic guitar fade]