Buddy's Last Echo

Lyrics

I laid a cross down by the old oak tree, Said goodbye to Buddy, just him and me. Dust on my boots and tears on my face, Wonderin’ why good dogs leave this place. God must be laughin’ up there in the sky, Givin’ us angels with four legs that die. (Chorus) Lord, dogs are the truest love this side of Heaven, Loyal through the laughter, the storms, and the pain. No cat, no horse, no creature down here has ever Loved a man the way a good dog can. If You’re up there listenin’, hear this old cowboy’s plea— Let my next dog outlive me. (Verse 2) He was a puddle-jumpin’ fool as a pup, Chasin’ the kids till the sun went down. Swam in the pool like a fish out of water, Curled up on the bed like a son and a daughter. Rode shotgun in my rusty old Ford, Listened to my troubles without sayin’ a word. When the bills stacked high and the nights got long, That waggin’ tail made the whole world feel strong. (Verse 3) Even when his hips gave out and his eyes grew dim, He’d still greet me at the door with a grin. Never complained about the hurt in his bones, Just laid his head on my lap and went home. God, You sure know how to break a man’s heart, Takin’ back the best friends right from the start. (Bridge) I know there’s a rainbow bridge somewhere up high, Where Buddy’s runnin’ free beneath blue skies. But down here on this dirt road I’m travelin’ alone, I’m askin’ for mercy on the next one I own. Don’t make me bury another best friend, Let him stay till the very end. (Final Chorus) Lord, dogs are the truest love this side of Heaven, Loyal through the laughter, the storms, and the pain. No cat, no horse, no creature down here has ever Loved a broken man the way a good dog can. So I’m down on my knees, Lord, hear this old cowboy’s plea— Please… let my next dog outlive me. (Outro – soft and slow) Yeah, let him outlive me… So I don’t have to say goodbye again. Run free, Buddy… I’ll see you when I do.