Grandpa Joe’s Legacy – Tribute to Grandpa Joe from Your ‘TLC’, Samantha Syrnich

“Grandpa Joe’s Legacy”

[Verse 1]

It’s been 23 years, since I held your hand,

In that quiet room, I made my final stand,

While the others chased after what they thought they knew,

But Grandpa, all I wanted was time with you.

You built this world with a heart full of grace,

Racing through life at your own steady pace,

From NASCAR’s start to the pubs you ran,

You were so much more than just a man.

[Chorus]

Oh, Grandpa Joe, I feel you here,

Through every road and every gear,

Your legacy’s alive in me,

In every mile, in every dream.

I see your face in the open skies,

Feel your love as the engine flies,

You gave the world your soul, your light,

And I’ll keep driving, day and night.

[Verse 2]

You flew musicians in, gave them a home,

You built a life where love was sown,

In Seattle, in Alaska, your name rang loud,

You made us all so damn proud.

And those old Indian bikes, they roared so free,

Like the spirit you passed down to me.

Your hands held more than wealth or gold,

They held a love that never grows old.

[Chorus]

Oh, Grandpa Joe, I feel you here,

Through every road and every gear,

Your legacy’s alive in me,

In every mile, in every dream.

I see your face in the open skies,

Feel your love as the engine flies,

You gave the world your soul, your light,

And I’ll keep driving, day and night.

[Bridge]

I planned your goodbye, wrote the words we’d say,

Played I Can Only Imagine on that day,

It kept me alive for a little while,

Now I miss you more with every mile.

If you were here,

I know I’d be Living a life that’s wild and free.

But still, you’re with me, every race,

In every older man’s smiling face.

[Chorus]

Oh, Grandpa Joe, I feel you here,

Through every road and every gear,

Your legacy’s alive in me,

In every mile, in every dream.

I see your face in the open skies,

Feel your love as the engine flies,

You gave the world your soul, your light,

And I’ll keep driving, day and night.

[Outro]

It’s been 23 years, but you’re still my guide,

Through every turn, you’re by my side.

Your spirit rides with me, so free and bold,

Grandpa Joe, your love never grows old.

Copyright © Samantha SYRNICH 21, October 2024