Although he wears glasses He mixes with the classes of today, yesterday Nice, gentle, and kind...but there's one thing I'll always keep on my mind Who's the one that I adore, though he beats me to the floor Oh Grand Dad, my old Grand Dad, he's my pappy's pappy Who's the one that knows the tricks, when I'm wrong he gives me kicks Oh Grand Dad, my old Grand Dad, he's my uncle's father all my cousins, nieces, nephews...know old Grand's the man You must act right, you must live right If you wanna meet him in the promised land Look oh yeah it's gettin' late Bet he's waiting at the gate Oh Grand Dad, yeah, my old Grand Dad, yeah (Solo) Sad look oh yeah it's gettin' late Bet he's waiting at the gate Oh Grand Dad, my fine old Grand Dad