Story Behind The Song

Told in first person, about the sacrifices Grandpa made for his family and the wisdom he passed on through his hands/actions.

Song Description

For male or female vocal, hearfelt and poignant song about relationship with Grandpa and the wisdom he passed on. Verses and chorus "hang" on concept of hands.

Lyrics

As long as I remember
I loved to play that game
I?d put my hands near Grandpa?s
To see how they looked the same
His hands showed all that he?d been through
But the shape of them was true

Hands that look like mine
Taught me what I know
How to cast a line
And reel it back in slow
If you don?t like what you reap
Find something else to sow
I found wisdom in every crease and line
Of hands that look like mine

I heard he was a dreamer
Whose dreams were incomplete
He put my dad through college
Putting shoes on people?s feet
How many times he buckled shoes
To make our dreams come true

Hands that look like mine
Taught me what I know
How to cast a line
And reel it back in slow
If you don?t like what you reap
Find something else to sow
I found wisdom in every crease and line
Of hands that look like mine

We found out in the autumn
And he was gone before the spring
We saw his color fading
In a slow surrendering
Someday I?ll make that final climb
Holding hands that look like mine

Hands that look like mine
Taught me what I know
How to cast a line
And reel it back in slow
If you don?t like what you reap
Find something else to sow
I found wisdom in every crease and line
Of hands that look like mine