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She was fearless
I saw her win a stand-off with a mountain lion.
She was shameless
She'd nuzzle in for a hug like she'd been cryin'
Oh, Dakota⦠won't be hiking with me againâ¦
Yeah, Dakota means friend.
She had a temperâ¦
She'd remind you whose food bowl was whoseâ¦
She liked to runâ¦
And she'd come back whenever her careless heart would choose
Oh, Dakota⦠she won't be barkin' at the turkeys again
Yeah, Dakota means friend.
She was black as night
And bright-eyed as the puppy she'd been at birth
She always kept guard
While we slept as safe as any place on earth.
Oh, Dakota⦠feels like she'll be watchin' over us again
Dakota⦠do you know how rich it's been?
Oh, Dakota means friendâ¦
Yeah, Dakota, like the name you wear, you will always be my friendâ¦
Dakota, like the name you wear, you will always be my friend.