When she's gone (original song) about my grandmother

This is a song I wrote back in 1984 about my grandmother. She died in 1992. I put a few family photos together recorded it and gave it to my mother for mothers day. I'm so cheap! I wasn't going to post this one, but then, what the heck! Mostly family music, but maybe someone will enjoy!

When She's Gone

What's for supper tomorrow Katherine
Do you want me to wash the clothes
I better get up early
It looks like a double load
The cats been fed and the dishes are done
Now I'm going off to bed
Good night everybody
I'll remember you all in my prayers

And were going to miss her when she's gone
And to her I dedicate this song
Hug her people while you can
It might be a long, long time before
You can do it again

How's Paul and betty
And the children I hope they're fine
Seems like Paul's the only one that comes see me anymore
I guess he's the only one has time

Elliot and Alice are living good
Have their family surrounding them
Elliot's such a good business man
You know I'm so proud of him

And were going to miss her when she's gone
And to her I dedicate this song
Hug her people while you can
It might be a long, long time before
You can do it again

Bud and Carol are living fine
In a castle across the sea
God knows I cherish each time
He drops a line to me

Doodle and betty love the mountain life
I wish I could hop a bus
But it's to far and I'm to old
But I send them all my love

And were going to miss her when she's gone
And to her I dedicate this song
Hug her people while you can
It might be a long, long time before
You can do it again

It's getting close to time
For Jesus to call her home
You know she's been away from Bill, Billy and aunt Kitty
For far to long
But when it's said and when it's done
You know we'll all be blessed
Looking down upon us
We'll have the angels best


And were going to miss her when she's gone
And to her I dedicate this song
Hug her people while you can
It might be a long, long time before
You can do it again
It might be a long, long time
Before you see her again

words and music by Glenn Carter Elliott copyright 1984

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[ultimatemew12]

My mom's really sad about my grandmother passing away, and she's been sad about it lately. I decided, as a last resort, to check YouTube for songs to cheer her up. This worked. Thanks, Glenn. P.S. Didn't your mother tell you not to put your name on the internet?! JK, good song.

[glenncelliott]

@ultimatemew12 you may also try "homesick" by mercy me. Thanks for the kind words, Glenn

[daintylildream]

you have an amazing voice, this song is incredible.. my grandma passed away on friday and it's been so hard. i'm in the process of making a video to remember her by. My mom requested it for her funeral. I'm sorry for your loss.

[glenncelliott]

@daintylildream I’m sorry to hear about your grand mother, good luck with your video, I’m sure it will bring back a lot of memories,

glenn

[glvandwtv]

wow....you know, my grandma is in the hospital right now and they have no idea what is wrong. I did a random Google search for "grandma songs" and this was the second link.....beautiful song man, just great. I want this in my iTunes list, lol.

[glenncelliott]

Thanks and I wish the best for your grandma,

glenn

[bikergirl909]

My grandmother just passed away this past friday and today was her burial :,( not sure how I will cope with it. Just songs have helped me a little. And so far ur song is the best one ive heard

God bless u

[shellyp231]

This is a beautiful song! My gramma died 21 years ago today and I miss her everyday! Thank you!

[7322440206]

glenncelliott: thank u for the beautiful song ur grandma is in heaven with no pain and as young as can be. you will someday meet her when its ur turn may jesus bless u always and god will ease ur hurt. if u can look up jessy duplantis ministries and please listen to close encounters of the god kind. god bless u in jesus name.

[luckybAdam]

absolutely beautiful



[LopidoEmeraldFlame]

what a powerful song! thanks for this video!

[brandytubbs16]

my grandma died a few years ago...i miss her so much