I'm sorry I wasn't there
to pet your weary head
I would have given anything
to not hear "Buddy's dead"

You must've been so scared
all alone and in pain
You probably wondered where I was
on that Tuesday filled with rain

I feel I let you down
not being there with you
But I left home to get sober
to be a better friend for you

So many times I got loaded
to the point that I was sick
and Buddy you'd never judge me
and still give my face a lick

So many years together
thirteen years is not a few
I have so many memories
of spending time with you

Some people may see my grief
and think "its just a dog"
but for me my dog was best friend
and these folks have it all wrong

So now your work is over
you gave me all your best
Its time for you to lay down
and for me to let you rest

I know you love me Buddy
It showed in all you'd do
But I hope you know from heaven
just how much I love you

Good boy Buddy, mama loves ya.