From the recording Love & Hugs & Paws (CHOO-CHOO Edition)
Lyrics
[Verse 1]
Fresh from the vet, a bandage wrapped tight,
I thought you were safe, but you slipped out of sight.
The phone rang, they said, “There’s a pup on the street,”
At Twain and Buffalo, our hearts nearly ceased.
[Pre-Chorus]
Tears on my face as I held you near,
That day I knew love was stronger than fear.
[Chorus]
Three times lost, but always found,
Through every danger, you turned around.
Every heartbeat, every scar,
Made me love you more by far.
Choo-Choo, my shadow, my little friend,
Our story was written to never end.
[Verse 2]
The door left ajar, you vanished again,
The panic returned like an old, cruel friend.
But this time I caught you, still close to home,
No distance could break the bond we’d known.
[Pre-Chorus]
Every escape was a lesson true,
How deep my soul was tied to you.
[Chorus]
Three times lost, but always found,
Through every danger, you turned around.
Every heartbeat, every scar,
Made me love you more by far.
Choo-Choo, my shadow, my little friend,
Our story was written to never end.
[Verse 3]
Three days apart, my mom filled with fear,
But somehow you found your way back here.
A trail of faith, a loyal spark,
Led you safely home from the dark.
[Bridge]
One quiet night, I heard no sound,
My sister cried, “Come quick, he’s down!”
Your breath grew faint, your body still,
My shaking hands moved with desperate will.
Scissors cut through, the collar fell,
You gasped for life — a miracle spell.
I held you close, my tears ran wild,
I almost lost you, my precious child.
[Chorus]
Three times lost, but always found,
Through shadows deep, you turned around.
Every danger, every scar,
Proved the warrior soul you are.
Choo-Choo, my shadow, my faithful friend,
Your love was my story without an end.
[Outro]
Three times lost, but always found…
Forever in my heart, safe and sound.