Song For Thirza

E E You were brought from the workhouse to live with us And you named yourself Dog on a very bad day G F#m B C#m And I strayed in my youth and lost my precious dog G F#m G Whilst gazing through another new day E A E Where are you now my precious running dog G F#m E Who ran after me in my growing years? E Whilst hiding outside your bedroom door E Or kneeling on those scary attic stairs G F#m B C#m I'd listen to the private conversations G F#m G That you had when you thought there was no-one there E A E Where are you now my precious running dog G F#m E Who ran after me in my growing years? E Wooden bed, rosary under pillow on the head E Exaggerating so she could understand what I said G F#m B C#m And often I tried to teach her my name G F#m G Because she didn't know it she never could say it E A E Too young was I and too late I tried G F#m E To reach out for the flower when she died E I've recently lost a very precious running dog E Who ran after me in my growing years G F#m B C#m And if I could bring back my running dog G F#m G I'd shower her with kisses and with tears E A E Where are you now my precious running dog G F#m E Who ran after me in my growing years?