El Abuelo

With a kiss the gentleman welcomes me
And a handshake greeting
Although his hands are tired
Working became a habit
Mason his good trade and very tough
I know his days were hard

Here goes dear grandfather
Your song now that you are present
I am the luckiest
Your gaze reflects love
You said 'listen up'
And in life always
Be careful

And so what if to pick cotton
You took me, for me it was exciting

And I wish I had stayed a little kid
To watch you hum a song
And see you laying bricks
Being your grandson is the most perfect adventure
Although sometimes you caught
My foot with your bicycle

And jump on top of your big belly
And hear many stories from you
The old man who carried me
In his arms
He has no competition

Grandfather don't worry, please
My grandma is happy
Because she could be your wife
Some very beautiful daughters
Were her harvested fruit
And my uncle who my respect
He has earned

With boots and hat I want to see you
Showing off your grandchildren
To everyone who comes near you
People already imagine
What I sing and what I say
Grandpa always stay with me

And so what if to pick cotton
You took me, for me it was exciting

And I wish I had stayed a little kid
To watch you hum a song
And see you laying bricks
Being your grandson is the most perfect adventure
Although sometimes you caught
My foot with your bicycle

And jump on top of your big belly
And hear many stories from you
The old man who carried me
In his arms

He has no competition