Verse 1
We fought as long as love would let us try
Watched the strength fade slowly from your eyes
Cancer took more than it ever should
But you stayed brave like only you could
Every step you took was heavy and slow
Still wagging your stub, never letting us know
Pre-Chorus
We made a choice that shattered me
To give you peace and set you free
Chorus
I lost a piece of me the day I lost you
Letting go was the hardest thing I’ve known
We said goodbye so you wouldn’t hurt anymore
Even though it broke my heart to the bone
Buddy, I did it out of love, it’s true
But I’ve been missing myself since I lost you
Verse 2
I still see summer in my mind so clear
That day by the pool, still ringing in my ears
Dad picked you up without a single word
Next thing we knew, splash—you were airborne
You came out soaking, shaking everyone
Didn’t know why, just thought it was fun
Pre-Chorus
Water flying, laughter everywhere
Pure joy hanging in the air
Chorus
I lost a piece of me the day I lost you
And the house don’t feel the same at night
I reach for you without thinking twice
Still searching for your shape in the light
Buddy, I’d give anything just to undo
That last goodbye, and hold on to you
Bridge
You trusted me when it mattered most
When your body couldn’t stay anymore
I took your pain and made it mine
So you wouldn’t have to fight that war
Chorus (Soft)
I lost a piece of me the day I lost you
But I’d make that choice a thousand times
Because loving you meant letting you rest
Even if it cost me part of mine
Outro
You’re free from pain, you’re running now
No sickness, no weight pulling you down
Buddy, my heart still calls your name
And I’ll carry you with me—always the same
