Ode to My Grandad in Heaven

Oh, grandad, up in the sky,

With the lighthouses shining on by,

From the shores of Ireland, a tale must be spun,

For a kind-hearted soul who brought love like the sun.

In the emerald fields where the wild flowers play,

A button seller who dreamt, made a life of his own way,

With a roll of the dice, he sailed the deep sea,

Found love in the waves, brought my mum here to me.

From Dublin’s busy streets to the navy’s call,

He wore his old service like a medal of honor,

Oh, but deep in his heart, a treasure so rare,

A grandson’s affection floating on air.

So here’s to you, grandad, up high where you roam,

With the winds in your sails, may you call heaven home,

I’ll sing you this sea shanty, a heartfelt refrain,

For the laughter you shared, it will never be in vain.

(Instrumental break)

With a heart full of kindness and a smile just for me,

Jovial spirit, setting my mind free,

Reminiscing sweet moments, the stories you’d weave,

In your embrace, grandad, I learned how to believe.

You raised my dear mum, gave her wings to fly,

Even when she was young, oh, you never asked why,

You held her close tight, through the storms and the rain,

Now I’m 25, but I seek you again.

(Whispered)

I miss you!

So here’s to you, grandad, up high where you roam,

With the winds in your sails, may you call heaven home,

I’ll sing you this sea shanty, a heartfelt refrain,

For the laughter you shared, it will never be in vain.

I miss you, sweet grandad, as I look to the skies,

Though I know you’re up there with stars in your eyes,

Keep smiling down on me, guiding my way,

With each note of this tune, I’ll remember your play.

So as the waves crash softly, and the tales drift apart,

Know you’re cherished forever, forever in my heart.

Oh, grandad, sweet grandad, my love sends a sign,

From the shores of this life to the next, you’ll always shine.