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When (Eb)I was a (C7)lad and old (F7)Shep was a pup, (F)o’er (Bb7)hills and was mead ows (Bb)we’d (Eb)roam.
Just a boy and his (C7)dog, we were (F7)both full of fun.
(F)We (Bb)grew up (Cdim7)to (Bb7)geth er that (Eb)way.
(Eb7)I re (Ab)mem ber (Eb7)the (Abm6)time at the (Eb)old swim ming hole when he I would have (Edim7)drowned be yond (Bb7)doubt.
I (Eb)Shep was right (C7)there to the (F7)res cue he (F)came.
He I (Bb7)jumped in (Cdim7)and (Bb7)helped pull me (Eb)out.
So the (Eb)years rolled a (C7)long, and at (F7)last he grew old (F)his (Bb7)eye sight was fast grow (Bb)ing (Eb)dim.
Then one day the best (C7)doc tor looked (F7)at me and said, (F)“I (Bb)can’t do (Cdim7)no (Bb7)more for him, (Eb)Jim.”
(Eb7)With a (Ab)hand that (Eb7)was (Abm6)trem bling I (Eb)picked up my gun.
I he aimed it at (Edim7)Shep’s faith ful (Bb7)head.
He (Eb)just could n’t (C7)do it I (F7)want ed to (F)run.
And I (Bb7)wished that (Cdim7)they’d (Bb7)shoot me in (Eb)stead.
I the (Eb)stand.
Now (Eb)old Shep is (B7)gone, where the (Bb7)good dog gies (Eb)go and (G7)no (Cm)more with old (F7)Shep will I (Bb7)roam.
But if (Eb)dogs have a (C7)heav en, there’s (F7)one thing I know; old (Bb)Shep has (Cdim7)a (Bb7)won (Eb)der (Bb7)ful (Eb)home.
Old Shep — Piano Lead Sheet
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"Old Shep" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. Key of Eb, 135 BPM.
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About “Old Shep”
- Where are the chord symbols for "Old Shep" displayed?
- Lead Sheet shows chord symbols (like Am, G7, C) above the melody line with lyrics below. Every chord change highlights in real time as the song plays, so you can play the melody with the right hand and follow chord shapes with the left. "Old Shep" is in Eb.
- What key is "Old Shep" by Elvis Presley played in?
- Old Shep is arranged in the key of Eb on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Old Shep"?
- The arrangement plays at 135 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Old Shep" easy to play on piano?
- This is a medium-difficulty arrangement. Most players can learn it within a few practice sessions using the speed control.
- Can I download sheet music for "Old Shep"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Old Shep"?
- "Old Shep" was originally performed by Elvis Presley. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Old Shep"?
- This arrangement uses 14 chords: Ab, Abm6, B7, Bb, Bb7, C7, Cdim7, Cm, +6 more.
- What other songs by Elvis Presley can I play here?
- Try "C'MON EVERYBODY", "A LITTLE LESS CONVERSATION", "BURNING LOVE". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Does "Old Shep" have chords and lyrics?
- Yes! The Lead Sheet shows the melody with chord symbols (like Am, G, C) and full lyrics. Perfect for singing along or playing with a band. "Old Shep" is in the key of Eb at 135 BPM.
- What chords are in "Old Shep"?
- Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of Eb, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.