Hey-Dad, remember when,

way back then

I'd tackle you  out of bed,

then you said:

"I wish you'd stay this way forever,

then we could always be together"

Then I said "I always want it to be this way too,

I always want to be with you"

But I'm no longer a pup,

I have finally grown up,

You have to let go,

but I know its hard for you to do so.

Now you often look at me,

wishing I'd go back the way I used to be

but this is no fairy tale

you have to say farewell

Then I have to say " I know you love me,

but I have to tell you truthfully:

I'm not a baby anymore,

although it was fun when we ran on the shore"

But I'm no longer a pup,

I have finally grown up

You have to let go,

but I know its hard for you to do so

I know you wish for just one more day,

before I have to go away,

my puppy days had gone by fast

good things don't always last

But I'm no longer a pup,

I have finally grown up

you have to let go,

but I know its hard for you to do so.