(Verse 1)
Out in the desert, all alone I roamed,
Thirst in my soul, far away from home.
Sand in my boots, the sun burning bright,
Lost in the heat of that endless night.

(Pre-Chorus)
Then out of the dust, a shadow appeared,
A battered old dog, no sign of fear.
Fur tangled, eyes steady and true,
He came to my side, like he already knew.

(Chorus)
Thank you, my old tangled friend,
You showed me the kindness that never ends.
In your scars, I saw what’s real,
The strength of a heart that’s true and sealed.
You watched over me when I’d sleep,
Led me to water, quiet and deep.
Though you left when the desert was through,
I learned to see the soul behind the view.

(Verse 2)
Days turned to nights, and he stayed by my side,
A silent guardian, my faithful guide.
No words he spoke, just loyalty’s call,
In that lonely stretch, he was my all.

(Pre-Chorus)
Now I know better than to judge by the skin,
It’s what’s inside that truly wins.
A battered old dog, with a heart so kind,
Was the best friend I’d ever find.

(Chorus)
Thank you, my old tangled friend,
You showed me the kindness that never ends.
In your scars, I saw what’s real,
The strength of a heart that’s true and sealed.
You watched over me when I’d sleep,
Led me to water, quiet and deep.
Though you left when the desert was through,
I learned to see the soul behind the view.

(Bridge)
Maybe someday you'll find someone new,
And do the same for a heart that’s true.
In the dust, in the sun, in the rain,
Your kindness will always remain.

(Chorus)
Thank you, my old tangled friend,
You showed me the kindness that never ends.
In your scars, I saw what’s real,
The strength of a heart that’s true and sealed.
You watched over me when I’d sleep,
Led me to water, quiet and deep.
Though you left when the desert was through,
I learned to see the soul behind the view.

(Outro)
Goodbye, old friend, I’ll carry your grace,
In every step, in every place.
The desert’s been rough, but I’ve come to see,
It’s the love inside that sets us free.