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Today was granddad’s birthday - he knew they’d be there
So he got up early - put on his best, combed his hair
Skipped his daily walk to the cafe - to have coffee with the boys
Cause ever since grandma passed away - his only other joy’s
When they come
He moved his porch chair to the sidewalk - so he could better see the street
He always naps at one o’clock - but today he didn’t sleep
He spent the afternoon by the telephone - so he could answer when they called
To let ‘em know he’s always home - any time’ll work at all
When they come
He’s got three grown kids and two of them - live within ten miles
But none of them have visited - him in quite awhile
Nothin’ beats the feelin’ he gets - holdin’ a grand child
Today was his birthday - he couldn’t wait for them to come
He washed up his supper dishes - but left the cake uncut
So he could have dessert with - them when they showed up
He waited on the front porch - ‘til it got to dark to see
And left a note on the front door - be sure to wake me
When you come
He’s got three grown kids and two of them - live within ten miles
But none of them have visited - him in quite awhile
Nothin’ beats the feelin’ he gets - holdin’ a grand child
Today was his birthday - he couldn’t wait for them to come
He said “Hon they’ve all got busy lives
To young to know how fast time flies”
As he kissed the picture of his bride goodnight
He’s got three grown kids and two of them - live within ten miles
But none of them have visited - him in quite awhile
Nothin’ beats the feelin’ he gets - holdin’ a grand child
Today was his birthday - he couldn’t wait for them to come
Today was granddad’s birthday
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Hey Marvin,
really cool tune thanks for sharing it. The melody is fantastic and whoever is doing the vocal work sounds great, has a solid voice and the perfect tone for this style of song. I really enjoyed the concept of the song.
I did have a difficult time connecting to some parts of it. Who is telling us the story? Maybe first person perspective would make it more intimate? The songs starts that he is happy because he knows the kids are coming to visit yet they never showed up this time? If not, why? I think its too vague just to mention in the bridge that they are too young to realize times flies.I would liked to have heard why they are too busy to visit what seems like a great Granddad on his Birthday, especially when their Grand mom has passed and he’s all alone. That being said, I still really liked the song a lot, you did a fantastic job!
February 27, 2019
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Hey Marvin,
really cool tune thanks for sharing it. The melody is fantastic and whoever is doing the vocal work sounds great, has a solid voice and the perfect tone for this style of song. I really enjoyed the concept of the song.
I did have a difficult time connecting to some parts of it. Who is telling us the story? Maybe first person perspective would make it more intimate? The songs starts that he is happy because he knows the kids are coming to visit yet they never showed up this time? If not, why? I think its too vague just to mention in the bridge that they are too young to realize times flies.I would liked to have heard why they are too busy to visit what seems like a great Granddad on his Birthday, especially when their Grand mom has passed and he’s all alone. That being said, I still really liked the song a lot, you did a fantastic job!
February 27, 2019
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