[Verse] Ellie chased the raindrops on a summer's day In fields of green we'd run and play Her tail a-waggin' life so bright Old dog Ellie my pure sunlight [Verse 2] Through autumn leaves she roamed so free Her eyes so kind always on me A love so deep words can't explain Old dog Ellie my joy in rain [Chorus] Oh Ellie girl you made me whole You stayed right here kept me from the cold In your eyes I find my peace With you old dog my heart's at ease [Verse 3] Winter came her steps grew slow But her spirit still a gentle glow By the fireside we'd find our grace Old dog Ellie my warm embrace [Bridge] Now as the seasons come and go Your love in me forever grows Though you may rest your spirit flies Old dog Ellie you never die [Verse 4] In springtime blooms I think of you When morning mist turns skies to blue With every breeze I hear your call Old dog Ellie my best of all