(Acoustic outlaw country, female gritty vocal, slow, emotional)
(Verse 1 – soft guitar)
OG Papa Sarome put me in your hands,
Blue-nose spark, wild heart, no big plans.
You looked unsure, I looked right through,
Said to myself, “Yeah… I’m pickin’ you.”
Didn’t mind the world, didn’t hear their tone,
Only moved when I heard your own.
If you were calm, I’d lay right down,
If you felt heat, I’d guard that ground.
Snort and sigh when I disagreed,
Stole your supper like it belonged to me.
If I was mad, you knew my code —
Your spot on the couch? Yeah, that was owned.
(Chorus – add steel)
I was your dog, ten toes down,
Mean little stare said don’t come around.
Didn’t scare easy, didn’t run from a fight,
But I slept in your arms every damn night.
Protector, shadow, soft when alone,
I was your dog… and you were my home.
(Verse 2)
Storm clouds rolled and thunder cracked,
Didn’t flinch, didn’t fade, didn’t step back.
Gunshots rang, I’d jump toward the sound,
Brave don’t think — it just holds ground.
I could read folks quicker than talk,
You learned to trust the way I’d walk.
If I leaned away, you let ’em pass,
Some truths don’t come from words you ask.
Your mama safe, your girl watched tight,
I knew her heart before they got it right.
Stayed close, calm, right by her side,
Some things a dog just feels inside.
(Verse 3 – lighter younger tone, warmer vocal, slight smile in voice, less grit, more warmth, gentler delivery, softer texture, hopeful feel)
Bubba followed my code, learned every lesson,
Not my mirror — just joy, no second guessin’.
All the fun parts, none of my edge,
But she’ll stand for you too, that’s my pledge.
(Chorus)
I was your dog, river-bound soul,
Lost my mind when I smelled that flow.
Didn’t care much for a game of fetch,
But water called and I dove in stretched.
Currents strong, I’d find my line,
Swim it out and come back fine.
Protector, swimmer, chaos and calm,
I was your dog, your right-hand arm.
(Bridge – stripped)
I wasn’t just fur and bone and breath,
I was the place you laid your mess.
When the world went mean and love went thin,
I’d press in close like, “I’m still in.”
Funny how the strongest souls slip quiet through your hands…
Now every road you ride alone feels wider than this man.
(Final Chorus – biggest)
I was your dog, hell-bent and true,
Whole messed-up world but I circled you.
Through busted days and long-ass nights,
I held that line, I took those fights.
I’d cross that river, bite that fear,
Bleed for the ones you held damn near.
Protector, fire, heart overthrown —
I was your dog… and you were my home.
(Outro – soft)
Seat might be empty, night might be long,
But I’m ridin’ with you in every song.
Next time you stop where the river runs,
Hear that water hummin’ low and strong.
That pull in your chest? That’s me hangin’ on.
So roll on, honey, don’t slow down,
I’m in the dust of every town.
You were my person, right or wrong…
And I’d choose you again, all along.
Yeah, I’d choose you again, all along.
Tomi2Sexy
