[Verse 1] Grandad had the kindest hand Could calm a room with a glance He knew the creak of that old chair The kettle song, the evening lamps He looked after me, it’s true Taught me how to tie my shoe Laughing at the old Tele glow Two chairs, one blanket, one show [Chorus] You were my best friend You were my best friend A smile still occurs When I say your name You were my best friend You were my best friend Even when the door Could not say my name [Verse 2] Then the years came soft and cruel Took your map and took your rules Some days you’d ask me where you are Some days you’d reach for me in the dark I looked after you like you did Held the world for both of us Wiped your hands and fixed your coat Kept your favorite mug close [Chorus] You were my best friend You were my best friend A smile still occurs When I say your name You were my best friend You were my best friend Even when the door Could not say my name [Bridge] I still see us on that couch You and me, the whole house down Laughing at a game on Tele Like time could never take you from me And though your mind let go of mine My heart kept every line Every joke, every call, every care You’re still there, you’re still there [Chorus] You were my best friend You were my best friend A smile still occurs When I say your name You were my best friend You were my best friend I looked after you You looked after me
