Lyrics

Okay, here are some song lyrics about a grumpy old Pa, trying to capture that mix of grumpiness, hidden heart, and maybe a little bit of charm:


Title: Grumpy Old Pa


(Verse 1)
Sunrise hits the window pane, he’s already growlin’ low
Mornin’ light’s an awful sight, makes his aches and pains all show
Slippers shufflin’ 'cross the floor, a coffee cup he’ll slam
Grumpy old Pa, he slams the door, mutterin’ “another day, damn!”
He’ll complain ‘bout the weather, and the birds that sing on high
Says everything’s gone to the dogs, with a glint in his one good eye.


(Chorus)
Yeah, he’s Grumpy Old Pa, with a face like thunder
Got a heart of gold, underneath, I wonder
He barks and he bites, but his love runs deep
Grumpy Old Pa, secrets he keeps


(Verse 2)
He sits on the porch swing, watchin’ the world go by
Says the young'uns are too noisy, and the cars are too high
He’ll yell at the squirrels for stealin’ nuts from the oak tree’s crown
Says they’re all no-good bandits, comin’ to tear his world down
But I saw him leave a handful, right by the old birdbath
Just before he turned his back, and muttered a grumpy path.


(Chorus)
Yeah, he’s Grumpy Old Pa, with a face like thunder
Got a heart of gold, underneath, I wonder
He barks and he bites, but his love runs deep
Grumpy Old Pa, secrets he keeps


(Bridge)
He won’t admit he cares, he’d rather chew on a stone
But he fixes my broken toys, when he thinks I'm all alone
He remembers my birthday, even when I think he’s forgot
He’s a grumpy old puzzle, with a very lovin’ plot.


(Chorus)
Yeah, he’s Grumpy Old Pa, with a face like thunder
Got a heart of gold, underneath, I wonder
He barks and he bites, but his love runs deep
Grumpy Old Pa, secrets he keeps


(Outro)
Grumpy Old Pa, yeah, that’s what he’ll always be
But a little bit of love, he’s got for you and me
Yeah, Grumpy Old Pa, I wouldn't trade him for the world
With a voice like gravel, and a heart that’s unfurled.
Unfurled… even if he’d never say.
Grumpy Old Pa, in his own special way!