My Granddaddy Said

My Granddaddy said A whole lot to me To prepare for the things A young mind couldn't see He peaked around corners And underneath beds Here are some things about life My Granddaddy said Life if you ain't careful Can grab you by the throat It's a dress that is red It's a glass bottom boat It's a beautiful smile With the sharpest of teeth Life's a kiss on the head And a kick in the knees It's a shake of the hand A knife in the back A shoulder to cry A belly of laughs Life it can be Most anything From the roar of a lion To a bluebird that sings It's a shave that is close A miss by a mile An old man at most A soft tender child A moment of wonder A sneeze never blessed Pouring out more Then taking it back My Granddaddy said A whole lot to me To prepare for the things A young mind couldn't see He peaked around corners And underneath beds These are some things about life My Granddaddy said