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Stories They Left Behind

[Intro — soft acoustic guitar] I still hear your voices sometimes, Like you're sitting right beside me. Grandpa telling one of his stories, Grandma smiling quietly. Life wasn't always perfect, We had good days, we had bad, But I'd give anything tonight For one more memory I had. [ Verse 1 — Grandfather] Grandpa had a way of telling stories That could make the whole room stop. Talking about the days gone by, The hard times and the good ones he'd fought. Some stories made us laugh so hard, Some carried pain I couldn't see. But every word he ever told me Still means everything to me. I remember sitting and listening, Hearing wisdom in his voice. Even when life wasn't easy, He kept moving forward by choice. I didn't know how much I'd miss it Until the day that he was gone. Now I hold onto every story And carry his memory on. [Pre-Chorus 1] I wish I could call you, I wish you could hear me say, “How much I still love you, How much I miss you every day.” [Chorus] Grandpa, I miss you, I wish you were still here. I'd give anything for one more story, One more laugh, one more year. Through the good memories, Through the bad ones too, I'll carry every piece of you In everything I do. Rest peacefully, Grandpa, Until we meet again. Your stories live inside my heart, Your memory never ends. [ Verse 2 ] Yeah, I remember the stories, the laughter and tears, The lessons you gave me that stayed through the years. Some memories shine, some memories hurt, Some taught me the meaning of knowing my worth. Life wasn't perfect, we all made mistakes, Had difficult moments and roads we had to take. But time has a way of making you see How precious those moments were to me. Now I look at old pictures and talk to the sky, Wonder if somehow you're hearing me cry. I wish I could sit down and talk with you again, Tell you all the things that have happened since then. I'd listen much closer, I'd remember each word, I'd hold onto every story that I once heard. Because losing you taught me something I never knew— Sometimes the smallest memories mean everything to you. [Pre-Chorus 2 ] I wish I could hear your voice, I wish I could see your face. Some memories fade with time, But yours can never be replaced. [Chorus] Grandpa, I miss you, I wish you were still here. I'd give anything for one more story, One more laugh, one more year. Through the good memories, Through the bad ones too, I'll carry every piece of you In everything I do. Rest peacefully, Grandpa, Until we meet again. Your stories live inside my heart, Your memory never ends. [Verse 3 — Grandmother] Grandma had her stories too, Some made me laugh, some made me cry. She had memories from another time That I wish I could hear tonight. She taught me things without knowing Just by being who she was. Even through the difficult days, There was always something to love. I remember her little sayings, Her laughter and her smile. I'd give anything to sit with her And talk with her awhile. There were good days, there were hard days, There were things we couldn't change. But losing her made me realize How precious every moment became. [Pre-Chorus 3 — Emotional] Grandma, I still miss you, I still wish you were here. I'd tell you all the things I never said If I could have you near. [Chorus] Grandma, I miss you, I wish you were still here. I'd give anything for one more story, One more laugh, one more year. Through the good memories, Through the bad ones too, I'll carry every piece of you In everything I do. Rest peacefully, Grandma, Until we meet again. Your stories live inside my heart, Your memory never ends. [Bridge ] Maybe they're somewhere together, Somewhere peaceful, somewhere bright. Maybe they're looking down on us On every quiet night. Rest in peace… Rest in love… Your memories live forever… I can't bring yesterday back, I can't change what had to be. But I can keep their stories alive By carrying them with me. [Final Chorus ] Grandpa, Grandma, I miss you both, More than these words can ever show. I'd give anything for one more day, One more story before you had to go. Through the good times, through the bad, Through every memory that we had, I'll keep your voices in my heart, Even though we're worlds apart. Rest peacefully, Grandpa. Rest peacefully, Grandma. May you continue to rest in peace. Your love is still a part of me. [Outro ] I'll tell your stories. I'll remember your laughter. I'll remember the good days And the difficult chapters. And when I miss you the most, I'll look up at the sky and say: “I love you. I miss you. I wish you were still here.” Until we meet again… Rest peacefully, Grandpa. Rest peacefully, Grandma. Your stories didn't end When you left this world. They live on through me.