There you are, so small and cute
What is a grandad to do with a little person like you
I haven't change a diaper in almost thirty years
They say it's like riding a bike again, now that's a thought to fear

One month old, and they left us all alone
What am I to do now, that everybody is gone
You are sitting there all quiet, checking out the new scenery
Two minutes after your mama left, you decide it was time to be mean to me

Fussing, baby cussing, what's the matter with you
Your crying so loud, your tonsils have turned blue
Pick you up, walk around, you look at me like, hey who's this clown holding you
Now you won't even look at me, what's a grandad to do

Less see if I can remember, how to go down the check list
Feed me, burp me, am I wet, oh no, let me touch that diaper real quick
What's this, I don't remember this contraption being in the way
No, your dry, so I guess grandad will let you stay

Darn, how can something so little be so awful loud
That last decibel you hit, blew my eardrums up to the clouds
Grandma said, you sometimes get a tummy ache
Think quick grandad, there's got to be a way

OK young lady, my kids use to like to sit up between my legs
I got to get you quiet, before my old heart gives way
I use to watch your grandma, touch our kids stomach this way
Slow soft circles, wow... now you have noting else to say

Eyes wide open, taking deep breaths, after a good baby cry
Hah, I heard that last burp, now you just let out a happy baby sigh
Look at you, tummy so small I can only rub it with two fingers
Yeah, they're the same ones, when you get your first teeth, that's going to be in bitten danger

Grandad had forgotten how tiny new borns are
It wont be long before your life destiny takes you very far
I see your eyes drooping, each stroke is putting you to sleep
The next thing I knew, not only were you asleep, but including me

I woke up with you wideeyed and kicking, while looking at me sleep
It's funny how somebody so small, can put in your body, forgotten tranquil and peace
Fragile you are, but full of new energy, love and joy
I remember that smell, Uh...h, changing this malodorous diaper, is going to be a nauseting chore