Hands of a Legend

(Verse 1)

Granddad wakes before the sunrise,

Calloused hands, a steady mind.

Hammer, saw, and endless patience,

Built a life that stands the test of time.

I watched him shape wood and hearts alike,

Every plank a story, every nail just right.

Taught me that nothing comes without the grind,

And that strength isn’t just in muscle—it’s in your mind.

(Chorus)

I’m proud to be your grandson,

Carryin’ your name in me.

Every lesson, every moment,

Built the man I’m meant to be.

You’ve got the strongest hands I’ve ever known,

And a heart of steel, carved from home.

Granddad, your legacy’s alive in me,

And your name runs deep, it’s my middle name, you see.

(Verse 2)

“You gotta work hard at what you do,” you’d say,

And I try to honor that each day.

Even when life gets heavy, rough, and worn,

I remember your hands, and I’m reborn.

Stories of honesty, wisdom, and care,

Lessons in every timber you’d prepare.

Strong, humble, steady—you never needed fame,

Just the pride of a life built well, and a respected name.

(Chorus)

I’m proud to be your grandson,

Carryin’ your name in me.

Every lesson, every moment,

Built the man I’m meant to be.

You’ve got the strongest hands I’ve ever known,

And a heart of steel, carved from home.

Granddad, your legacy’s alive in me,

And your name runs deep, it’s my middle name, you see.

(Bridge)

I hope I pass it on, the things you’ve shown,

The sweat, the love, the life you’ve grown.

Every strike of hammer, every piece of wood,

Whispers, “Work hard, and do what’s good.”

(Chorus)

I’m proud to be your grandson,

Carryin’ your name in me.

Every lesson, every moment,

Built the man I’m meant to be.

You’ve got the strongest hands I’ve ever known,

And a heart of steel, carved from home.

Granddad, your legacy’s alive in me,

And your name runs deep, it’s my middle name, you see.

(Outro)

So here’s to the man who shaped my life,

Hands of wisdom, strength, and pride.

Granddad, forever, you’ll always remain,

The heart and hands that bear my name.