The Greatest Loves of my Youth

Lyrics

[Verse 1] [Soft] [Tender Piano] I still remember your hands in mine, The way you'd tell me everything takes time. The smell of coffee, the morning light, The stories you'd tell me late at night. The little things that nobody knew, Like how I'd always run straight to you. And every laugh, and every tear, Are precious things I still hold near. [Pre-Chorus] [Strings Slowly] [Rise] And I never knew those ordinary days Would be the ones I'd wish could stay. If I could turn the hands of time, I'd live them all again tonight. [Chorus] [Powerful, Soulful] [Female Vocals] Oh, Grandma, do you know How much of you lives in my soul? Every little thing we shared, Every moment you were there. The way you smiled, the way you cared, The love you gave beyond compare. And if the heavens hear me cry, Please let these memories never die. 'Cause every little piece of you Is everything I carry through. [Verse 2] [Emotional, Intimate] I watched you smile when Grandpa came, The way your eyes would say his name. A thousand words you never said, Were in the way you'd turn your head. Two hearts that weathered every storm, Two hands that always kept love warm. And through the years, I came to see, What forever's really meant to be. You taught me love is more than words, It's being there when no one's heard. And every time I think of him, I see your love begin again. [Pre-Chorus] [Building Emotion] And now I know what true love means, It's in the smallest memories. And when I dream of love someday, I pray it's like the love you gave. [Chorus] [Full Orchestra] [Emotional Release] Oh, Grandma, do you know How much of you lives in my soul? Every little thing we shared, Every moment you were there. The way you smiled, the way you cared, The love you gave beyond compare. And if the heavens hear me cry, Please let these memories never die. 'Cause every little piece of you Is everything I carry through. [Bridge] [Whispered Beginning] [Building] [Heartbreaking High-Notes] I'd give a thousand tomorrows For one more yesterday, To sit beside you quietly And hear the things you'd say. To see you reach for Grandpa's hand, The way you always did. To be that little girl again, And love you like a kid. And if one day you go where angels fly, And Grandpa's waiting on the other side, I hope he takes your hand once more, And loves you like he did before. But, Grandma, if you hear my voice, There's something I need you to know... [Final Chorus] [Soaring Vocals] [Full Orchestral] [Crescendo] Oh, Grandma, please believe, You gave the best of you to me. Every little thing we knew, Every dream that you helped come true. And when the years have passed us by, Your love will never say goodbye. I'll hold the memories, big and small, 'Cause, Grandma, you were worth them all. And when I see two lovers holding hands, I'll remember you and Grandpa once again. [Outro] [Soft Piano] [Barely Whispered] The little things... The things we used to do... The world may never know their worth, But they meant everything to me and you. And Grandma... If love could last beyond forever, I know yours and Grandpa's will. And every little thing you gave me... I love you still. [Final piano] [note fade] [into silence]