Zeb

[Verse 1] Out on a friend’s ranch at sundown, Workin’ a colt by the pen, Dust hangin’ low in the twilight glow, Just me, that young horse, and the wind. Saw eyes on the hill start glimmerin’, Two coyotes watchin’ the show, And there stood Zeb, calm and steady, Like he always was, long ago. [Verse 2] Pup was sittin’ down by the water, Just where I told him to stay, Zeb stood guard by the old flatbed, Keepin’ the dark at bay. He couldn’t see those coyotes’ eyes, But his heart sure knew their kind, That low soft growl said clear as words, “This ranch is still mine.” [Chorus] ‘Cause Zeb was the ultimate ranch dog, Even when he lost his sight. He didn’t need eyes to guard my soul, He could feel what wasn’t right. Never barked wild, just held his ground, Calm in the fading light— Yeah, Zeb was the ultimate ranch dog, And that old boy still had his f***t. [Verse 3] Now the hills are quiet come evenin’, His tracks are gone from the sand, But sometimes when the coyotes cry, I still feel him take a stand. There’s a breeze that rolls from the fenceline, Where the starlight meets the sage, And I swear I hear that rumblin’ growl, From a heart that never aged. [Bridge] Some dogs fade when the darkness falls, But not that faithful friend of mine, He left this world the way he lived, Solid, brave, and kind. And I thank the Lord I had the chance, To walk beside his light— Old Zeb’s still the ultimate ranch dog, He just guards from heaven tonight. [Final Chorus] Yeah, Zeb was the ultimate ranch dog, Even when he lost his sight. He didn’t need eyes to find his way, He just followed what felt right. There’s a star out there that burns so strong, It keeps my heart in sight— Old Zeb’s still the ultimate ranch dog, And that old boy still shines bright.