Rusty, My Old Friend - Sad Country | Cowboy Song About a Dog

I was a young cowboy, with a worn out pair of boots Working cattle all day, underneath that western moon Then I found a little dog, shivering by the barn I took him home that evening, and he never left my side Oh Rusty, my old friend, my best friend in this world You were there beside this cowboy through every storm and every road And this cowboy felt lonely, you were waiting by the door I'm talking to your memory and wishing you were here once more Years went by like horses, running wild across the plains That little dog grew older, but he loved me just the same Every night this cowboy would sit beside the fire Rusty at my feet, as the stars climbed higher Oh Rusty, my old friend, my best friend in this world You were there beside this cowboy through every storm and every road And this cowboy felt lonely, you were waiting by the door I'm talking to your memory and wishing you were here once more Oh December morning, I knew he couldn't stay He looked into my eyes like he knew it was his day I held my old dog closely and whispered, don't be scared This cowboy's heart was breaking, but Rusty wasn't scared Oh Rusty, my old friend, my best friend in this world You were there beside this cowboy through every storm and every road And though this cowboy rides alone now, I know we're not alone Cause every mile I ride, you're still running through my heart So ride on Rusty, my old cowboy friend I'll see you down that trail, where the road never ends This cowboy won't forget you, no I'll never forget my friend