[Verse 1]

We grew up chasing fireflies

Him and me

Barefoot runs through fields so free

His bark

My laugh

A symphony

[Prechorus]

But now the vet spoke words so cold

How do you let go of what you hold

[Chorus]

Oh King

My King

Don’t leave too soon

The nights still need your howling tune

We’ll chase the stars

We’ll climb the hill

I’ll love you more

I always will

[Verse 2]

We’ll ride the trails one last time

Just us two

I’ll throw the stick

Like I always do

He still wags

Though the world feels blue

[Bridge]

I’ll carry you when your legs grow weak

And whisper words you cannot speak

For every bark

For every day

You taught me love won’t fade away

[Chorus]

Oh King

My King

Don’t leave too soon

The grass still shines beneath the moon

We’ll chase the stars

We’ll climb the hill

I’ll love you more

I always will

[Verse 3]

Under the stars

I whispered his name

Told him the world wouldn’t be the same

He licked my tears

As if to say

“I’ll always be here

Even far away”

[Prechorus]

I can’t stop time

Can’t heal his pain

But I’ll make him feel like a king again

[Chorus]

So I’ll chase the sun with him today

Throw the ball

Let him lead the way

Every bark

Every wag

Every breath he takes

Is a piece of my heart he’ll never break

Copyright November 26, 2025, by Stephen Craig Whitley – All Rights Reserved