The Autobiographical Grandpa Lyrics

I take a walk I mow the gra*s
I don't worry 'bout
the years that pa*s
My wife is dead I live alone
in my little country home
I have my memories
and dogs for friends


I water the ferns I plant some seeds
I make sure to pull out all the weeds
And to help myself along
I like to whistle this funny little song
I sang in my army days when I was young


A hot air balloon I will float away
At times I'm holding you


My kids and grandkids come
to stay with me once a year
And on New Years I drive down to be with them
Though I'm happy often I feel lonely
But when I speak I hear my wife speak


Don't feel alone because you're not really alone
Sweetheart no don't think you're alone


I feed the cat I sweep the floor
I don't fear dying anymore
I like to fish with Ed and Will
in the pond by the old paper mill
I am resigned to finish off my days this way

Of Montreal - The Gay Parade

Feb 1999

1. Old Familiar Way
2. Fun Loving Nun
3. Tulip Barco
4. Jaques Lamure
5. The March Of The Gay Parade
6. Neat Little Domestic Life
7. A Collection Of Poems About Water
8. Y The Quale And Vaguely Bird Noisily Enjoying Their Forbidden Tryst
9. I'd Be A Yellow Feathered Loon
10. The Autobiographical Grandpa
11. The Miniature Philosopher
12. My Friend Will Be Me
13. My Favorite Boxer
14. Advice From A Divorced Gentlemen To His Bachelor Friend Considering Marriage
15. A Man's Life Flashing Before His Eyes While He And His Wife Drive Off A Cliff Into The Ocean
16. Nickee Coco And the Invisible Tree