# 18 First Patrol – Country

[Verse]

Lights flashin’ blue in the dead of the night,

My partner beside me, MJ ready to fight.

First patrol together, badge on his vest,

K9 warrior, one of the best.

Radio cracks with a burglary call,

House looks quiet, maybe nothin’ at all.

[Chorus]

Partners in the dark, human and K9,

Watchin’ each other’s back, crossin’ the line.

MJ, my brother in blue, brave and true,

Together we ride, whatever we do.

[Verse]

Door swings open, MJ bounds in fast,

Ears up, nose workin’, searchin’ the past.

False alarm maybe, but he’s lost in the thrill,

Young blood pumpin’, chasin’ the drill.

Rounds the corner quick, doesn’t see the shadow hide,

Trouble crashes down, striking the youngster in the side.

[Chorus]

Partners in the dark, human and K9,

Watchin’ each other’s back, crossin’ the line.

MJ, my brother in blue, brave and true,

Together we ride, whatever we do.

[Bridge]

He hits the floor hard, whimpers once soft,

Blood on his fur, my world’s turned off.

Scoop him up gentle, rush to the vet,

Sirens wailin’, heart full of regret.

Kneelin’ beside him, tears in my eyes,

“Forgive me, boy, I should’ve seen the surprise.”

[Chorus]

Partners forever, through the pain and the fight,

Human and K9, holdin’ on tight.

MJ, my hero, you’ll pull through strong,

We’ll hit the streets again where we belong.

Partners in the dark, side by side,

You and me, boy—our unbreakable tie.