Verse 1 I found you in a cardboard box behind that old feed store, Shaking in the cold October rain. I wrapped you in my jacket, swore you’d never feel alone, And you grew into the shadow of my name. Pre-Chorus From muddy boots to midnight drives, You were always by my side. Chorus Now I’m standing in a room I never wanted to see, Holding on to memories you gave to me. You were more than just a dog, you were the best years of my life… And I don’t know how to walk this trail tonight. This trail of goodbye. Verse 2 You chased every sunrise, ran ahead on every trail, A heartbeat in the quiet of the pines. And the day that cougar found us, you stepped between its claws, Gave your breath so I could keep my life. Pre-Chorus I carried you down that mountain path, Praying you’d come back. Chorus Now I’m standing in a room I never wanted to see, Holding on to memories you gave to me. You were more than just a dog, you were the best years of my life… And I don’t know how to walk this trail tonight. This trail of goodbye. Bridge The vet said there was nothing left to try, And I felt something in me break inside. I whispered “thank you” as you closed your eyes… You saved me once, and now it’s my turn To let you fly. Final Chorus Now I’m standing in a world that feels too quiet to breathe, Wishing you were running right in front of me. You were more than just a dog, you were the best years of my life… And I’ll carry you with me on every trail I find. This trail of goodbye… This trail of goodbye.