Pearl by my side

[Verse 1]
Sixteen years, you were part of my world
A tiny little toy poodle, my sweet girl Pearl
From the first time I held you, I knew it was true
There'd never be another soul who loved like you

You’d sit by my side when the world felt cold
Every tear, every moment, you’d quietly hold
No words, just your eyes sayin’ “I’m here for you”
You were more than a pet, you were my heart too

[Chorus]
Now the house feels too quiet, the blankets still warm
Your hoodie hangs by the door where you used to curl
I keep looking for you in the chipmunk trail
Or Dudley chasing shadows, wagging his tail
But you're not there… and it cuts me deep inside
'Cause it feels like a part of me just died
Oh Pearl… you’ll always be by my side

[Verse 2]
You had so much joy, so much love to give
You’d greet every stranger like they were kin
You played like the wind, couldn't keep you still
Till we brought Dudley home to help you chill

You’d chase him 'round the yard till the stars came out
You were queen of the blankets — there was never a doubt
Heated, fuzzy, custom-made with your name
We spoiled you 'cause love don’t play a fair game

[Chorus]
Now the house feels too quiet, the blankets still warm
Your hoodie hangs by the door where you used to curl
I keep looking for you in the chipmunk trail
Or Dudley chasing shadows, wagging his tail
But you're not there… and it cuts me deep inside
'Cause it feels like a part of me just died
Oh Pearl… you’ll always be by my side

[Bridge]
You taught me how to love, how to be still
How the smallest things make the biggest feel
And though I held you tight in that final goodbye
It’s your love that still holds me when I cry

[Final Chorus]
Now the stars shine a little more tonight
I swear I feel you when the breeze is light
I still see your pawprints on my soul's floor
And I’ll carry your love forevermore
You're not gone, just waitin’ on the other side
Until then… Pearl, stay by my side

Accustic ballad, emotional, slow piano in it