When I was just a boy
Granddaddy sat me on his knees
He told me that he loved me and we were family
We spoke about the world and all the possibilities
Then he held me in his arms
He said be what you want to be

He paved the way for me to follow
Uncharted terrain now had a lane
It's how I got over

When I became a man
Granddaddy [bad word] walk with me
He saved me in a [bad word] with responsibility
And always keep your word to the best of your ability
When he looked me in my eyes
He said it's time to set you free

He paved the way for me to follow
Uncharted terrain now had a lane
It's how I got over

He paved the way for me to follow
Uncharted terrain now had a lane
It's how I got over