Why We Call Them “Grand” - Song Page
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from the album Out on the Tallgrass Prairie
Album Note:
Song about why grandparents delight in their grandchildren, reliving the simplicity and wonder of childhood, while the years pass by too quickly.
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LYRICS
The circle of life hits you right in the eye,
And you feel excited and shaky,
Stepping inside that hospital room
Where your baby holds her baby.
Your mind takes you back to the day she was born,
And the years that have passed in between.
Now this grandbaby that is a part of you
Is joining your family.
Now I understand: Why we call them “grand.”
You treasure the feel of their arms round your neck
And the soft little grip of their hands,
Exploring this land full of miracles
Like flowers and rocks and ants.
Their sweet books at story-time tell of a world
Full of kindness and wonder and fun,
Inspiring us to hope and to trust
With faith in everyone.
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Your job is to give their parents and them
All the help that you’re capable of.
Like a cheer-leading team on the sidelines you beam
Encouragement pride and love.
Their visits are like the best party of all.
You’re thrilled as they run up the walk.
You sweep them up in your arms close to hear
Their dear little baby talk.
Since you’re not their boss, you don’t have to get cross.
You’re best buddies all the day through.
Like a double-time clock, you watch them grow up
As your years are passing, too.
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