[Verse 1]
I look at the empty chair by the kitchen table
Remembering your jokes, back when we were stable
You packed up your bags, headin' off to school
Chasing down your dreams, following every rule
The house is too quiet, your room is too still
But I know you gotta climb up that academic hill
I find myself staring at the pictures on the wall
Waiting for the weekend just to get a phone call
[Chorus]
Oh, I miss you so much, my grandson, my pride
But I keep my head up, keeping feelings inside
I love you to the moon, though we're miles apart
You're always right here, living deep in my heart
Yeah, I miss you so much, but I'll be okay
Just promise you'll shine every single day
[Verse 2]
I think of the mornings, making breakfast for two
Now I'm making just one, and I'm thinking of you
But I smile through the quiet, 'cause I know you're gonna grow
Learning everything that you need to know
Go make me proud, do what you gotta do
This old heart of mine is always cheering for you
It’s tough being lonely, but the future is bright
So I’ll be alright, yeah, I’ll be alright
[Chorus]
Oh, I miss you so much, my grandson, my pride
But I keep my head up, keeping feelings inside
I love you to the moon, though we're miles apart
You're always right here, living deep in my heart
Yeah, I miss you so much, but I'll be okay
Just promise you'll shine every single day
[Outro]
Yeah, I'll be okay
Keep studying hard, son
Your grandpa's right here
Always, always
[Fade Out]