Grandma
The Statler Brothers Lyrics


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The day Grandaddy died, she was there by his side
And she held to his hand, till the end
And just before his final breath, the one that took him into death
A smile and tear showed through, like she already knew

And in a voice so low and mild
She stayed and talked a while
Like a friend home form a long long trip
Like a mother to a child

Whenever Grandma got blue, like only widows do
She'd go to their bedroom, and close the door
And for years we thought she prayed, by the bed where he had laid
But we only could assume, what went on in Grandma's room

And in a voice so low and mild
She stayed and talked a while
Like a friend home from a long long trip
Like a mother to a child

She knew a week before the old barn burned down
And she knew before we told her, when Jack had that wreck in town
And the night before ant Julia passed away, she went over there and stayed
And I finally asked her just how she could know all this
And she just patted my hand and gave me a kiss

And in a voice so low and mild
She said I talked with Jim a while
Like a friend home form a long long trip
Like a mother to a child





Like a friend home from a long long trip
Like a mother to a child

Overall Meaning

The Statler Brothers' song "Grandma" is a poignant and heartfelt tribute to a woman who has experienced the joys and sorrows that life has to offer, including the death of her beloved husband. The lyrics tell a story of the singer's grandmother who remained by her grandfather's side until his very last breath, showing a strength and resilience that is truly inspiring.


The song also speaks of the grandmother's ability to sense things that others cannot, as though she has a special connection to the afterlife. She seems to have an almost prophetic sense of when tragedy is about to strike, and is able to comfort those around her with her wisdom and gentle guidance. Despite the many challenges she has faced in her life, "Grandma" is a song that celebrates the enduring love and quiet strength of a woman who has truly lived.


Line by Line Meaning

The day Grandaddy died, she was there by his side
Grandma was present by her husband's side when he died


And she held to his hand, till the end
Grandma held her husband's hand until he died


And just before his final breath, the one that took him into death
Grandaddy took his final breath before dying


A smile and tear showed through, like she already knew
Grandma displayed a mix of emotions, like she was already aware that her husband was going to die


And in a voice so low and mild
Grandma spoke in a soft, gentle tone


She stayed and talked a while
Grandma stayed and had a conversation with her husband


Like a friend home from a long long trip
Grandma spoke to her husband as if they were friends who haven't seen each other in a long time


Like a mother to a child
Grandma spoke to her husband in a caring, nurturing way


Whenever Grandma got blue, like only widows do
Grandma felt sad and down, as only someone who lost their spouse could


She'd go to their bedroom, and close the door
Grandma would go to the bedroom she shared with her husband and shut the door


And for years we thought she prayed, by the bed where he had laid
People assumed that Grandma prayed by her husband's bedside for years after he died


But we only could assume, what went on in Grandma's room
No one knew for sure what Grandma did or felt when she went into her bedroom


She knew a week before the old barn burned down
Grandma knew a week before the old barn burned down


And she knew before we told her, when Jack had that wreck in town
Grandma knew before being told that Jack had an accident in town


And the night before ant Julia passed away, she went over there and stayed
Grandma went to visit and stayed with Aunt Julia the night before she died


And I finally asked her just how she could know all this
Someone asked Grandma how she knew about what was going to happen


And she just patted my hand and gave me a kiss
Grandma showed her affection by patting their hand and giving them a kiss


She said I talked with Jim a while
Grandma revealed that she had spoken with her deceased husband


Like a friend home form a long long trip
Grandma spoke to her husband as if he had just returned from a long trip


Like a mother to a child
Grandma spoke to her husband in the same way she had spoken to her children when they were younger




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@chocolatefeet54

This is one of my absolute favorite Statler Brothers' song.  I don't know why I like it so much, but next to You've Been Like a Mother to Me and Nothing as Original as You, I just love this song.  It makes me think of my grandma.

@dvdman49

Thanks for the listen and comment

@mssandy90

Total class. They wrote alot of great music. This one sounds like something they wrote. I know we have this song on one their albums. We bought everthing they reocrded. Thanks for the post.

@carolinasbeauty

I love this song. It reminds me of my mother's parents. I cry every time. Thanks so much for the post. I wish I could find it live!

@BudGray

Certainly the very best singing group ever in my opinion.

@dvdman49

Bud Gray I think so too. thanks for the listen!

@connienania486

What a class act song about Dad really hit the heartstrings Fathers day being yesterday they were my favorite have many albums on vinyl will never part with them

@joyceobrien8453

The Statler Brothers was and always be the best singers that ever got on a stage ...I saw them 22 times in person...and would have seen the alot more if they had retired...ive never heard a bad song that they did........I've been to their home town....I truely love these guys..

@carolynhalbert8769

Have always loved them...esp Here We Are Again...pertains to hubby and me. They are the best of the best tho miss Lew Dewitt. Have lots of their cds...♡ Love you lots... singer perfection. Catching them online and utube is a new happy experience.

@libertyann439

joyce oBrien
I used to go to Staunton,VA to see them ever July 4th. I lived for those great shows and the fireworks💥🎉🇺🇸

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