This is a story about Hachi the Japanese Akito dog that was faithful to his Professor Master...till he died. Backing done by Ken Lee.
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Songwriter of pop, country, inspirational songs. I like to write. I travel a lot to Asia...so my music may have an Asian influence.
Story behind the song
Hachiko (1923-1935), an Akita dog, born in ?date, Akita Prefecture, is remembered for his remarkable loyalty to Prof Hidesaburi Ueno by waiting for his return to Shibuya Station everyday till its death.
Lyrics
Verse One
Em7 D
He waits by the gate so faithfully,
Em7 D
And each night they pat him on the head,
Em7 D
The village knows him and they agree,
Am G D D Dsus4 D
He is indeed a pedigree,
Chorus
D C D
For his master is a long time gone,
D C D
Still he waits for his return,
D C D
Winter, Summer now the leaves are falling,
Am G D D Dsus4 D D Dsus4 D
And Spring will surely take its turn.
Verse Two
Em7 D
The station ain’t home, nor is he seeking,
Em7 D
But he waits even when it’s downing snow,
Em7 D
With a questioning face, “when are you coming?”
Am G D D Dsus4 D
Your presence will end my suffering,
Chorus
D C D
But his master is a long time gone,
D C D
Still he waits for his return,
D C D
Winter, Summer now the leaves are falling,
Am G D D Dsus4 D D Dsus4 D
And Spring will surely take its turn.
Bridge
Bm F#m7 Bm
No holiday he never missed a train stop,
Bm G A7
His canine sense foretold the time of day,
Instrumental A7 A7 D
Verse Three
Em7 D
He waits still by the gate everyday,
Em7 D
Now the bones are getting weak every moment,
Em7 D
And the snow piled on him with Winter’s scorn,
Am G D D
And soon the breath will be no more,
Am G D D Dsus4 D
And soon the breath will be no more,
