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A Man of His Word
(Ray Allen Kayanek/Laurie and David Easterling)

Grandpa never broke a promise to a little boy
Once he went to seven stores to buy my favorite toy
He came to all my games in those hot and humid gyms
Five rows up behind my bench, (I could) always count on him

 I agreed to help him pull weeds from his garden
But I went to play ball and, forgot all about him
(Now son) when you make a deal, give someone your word
Our faith in God helps us know what a promise is worth

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Grandpa taught the Ten Commandments, lived the Golden Rule
(and) How to turn the other cheek, when your neighbor’s cruel
John 3:16 and what it means, now I know for sure
How Grandpa helped me be a man of His word

(He) taught me to apologize, whenever I was wrong
(And) failing ain't failing if I get back up strong
To always tell the truth 'cuz when you tell someone a lie
It's never quite the same when you look them in the eye

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When Jesus called him home the funeral home overflowed
They lined up down the aisle to talk about the man they'd known
When I hold Grandpa's Bible I feel him watching over me
Lord, thank you for the man who helped me see.
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(Copyright 2023. Kayaneksongs. ASCAP, The Easterling Zone BMI)