Lyrics
Grandfather Clock
By Ian G. Clifton
December 24th, 2005
Grandfather clock, Grandfather clock
You had a tick and such a stern tock
Long ago we thought your edges were rough
Your exterior paneling so tough
Your insides were magic, marveled by all
What a fine clock, so strong and very tall
Grandfather clock, Grandfather clock
We heard your tick, listened to your tock
Years went by, you weren't as tall
But leaning, you still weren't small
Your gears, more complex than cars
Were more intriguing than the stars
Grandfather clock, Grandfather clock
We felt your tick, held so dear your tock
Years had begun to soothe
They'd worn your edges smooth
We all held you so dear
We loved to have you near
Grandfather, Grandfather
I'm heartsick, miss hearing you talk
But I'll get along
You have made me strong
More rare than a pearl
We will miss you, Earl