*LYRICS - Hey, Grandpa (Katie original)* ------------ Hey, grandpa, I wish you were here today I'm on my way to play another show I bet you'd love it, folks are sittin' on some hay So I'll pull out my fiddle an' I'll rosin* up my bow What I'd give to see you sittin' in the front row Hey, grandpa, there's this boy I like a lot He loves fishin', workin' hard and Barney Fife* I wish you could be here to see me walkin' down the aisle Can you believe I'm gonna be somebody's wife? Well, it don't matter, but in case you'd like to know I saved a spot for you by grandma in the front row Now I know you're somewhere better And this is how it's gotta be And you wouldn't want us cryin' anyway But I'm always gonna carry a part of you in me Oh, I sure am missing you today Hey, grandpa, what's it like where you are now? Is it everything we dreamed it oughta be? I wish I could see you, without the pain that took you down Free to run, and free to laugh, and free to breathe Well, I'll admit some days I just can't wait to go I can't help but there's a longing in my soul Oh, deep inside somehow I think I know When it's my turn, you'll be there waitin' in the front row Now I know you're somewhere better And this is how it's gotta be The ones we love, we never really lose So I'm always gonna carry a part of you in me But today I've gotta say, I'm missing you Hey, grandpa, I wish you were here today I'm on my way to play another show * Rosin - resin that helps the bow grip the strings * Barney Fife - a character from the Andy Griffith Show they grew up watching Album: Live Sessions, vol. 04
Thanks Liz. I am sure that such beautiful music must also have such beautiful lyrics. It will be a great pleasure to read and translate these words into my language. ❤️
Now, This is the kind of song I expect to hear on country hit radio channels,, instead of the garbage they play these days. Congrats on another hit song Katie! You are an incredible talent!
Hi Katie Im the grandpa now and just gave my grandaughter a violin for her birthday. Our favorite pastime together is fishing. I tell her she's a great tree catcher! Looking forward to teaching to drive. All you guys are great! Merry Christmas
Guys. WAIT JUST A MINUTE!! Listen to it a few times. This could easily be a TOP TEN country song and eventually become a CLASSIC!! Beautifully written. Master vocals. We Gotta share this one with the world!!!!!
Yes, but it would have to had been 30 years ago or longer. What is called "Country" today is not like this anymore. This music is too clean and wholesome for C&W stations (sadly).
This song made a 71 year old grandpa tear up. I still miss my grandpa even after 45 years. I grew up in the south and family was a huge part of my upbringing. Fabulous song
I’m only 38 and was not expecting to read these post. Lost my grandpa 2 years ago. It’s crazy the things that make you miss them the most. I even try to smoke a pipe every now and then just for the after smell.
I have been so inspired by this Christian family who shines the love of God through their lives and make our world a better place.. I believe that Christian faith is not about religious activities but being simply a loving person in every member of the family and in the their fellow folks.. as what they have been living.. their lives have been evangelical.. they have been preaching the Gospel through their lives.. and we've been touched.. what a wonderful family..
This song was on my dad's playlist . He passed away last week. I told my kids about this song . It's means a lot to us. Also as a fellow musician you guys are awesome. Thanks.
I lost my dad to COVID earlier this year. His grandson and granddaughter sure miss him a lot. I wish he could hear my nephew play the guitar. He’d be proud
I never knew my Grandpa. He died before I was born but I know him by the things he left behind. Sounds like your Grandpa left a wonderful legacy. Wonderful song.
Its 1am now where i live. I've just seen The Petersens posted new song, so i check it out. And somehow, after hearing a woman I've never met singing about her grandpa, five minutes later i end up with tears in my eyes. The power of music. And the power of Katie's voice. Simply beautiful
if I wasn’t 77 years old married 55 years great grandfather I put a little ring around your finger the song grandpa I just love it it brings tears to my eyes we love you guys you’re a beautiful family no I’m not proposing we just want to tell you that we love you all have a good day
My 96 year old grandpa stood with me today street preaching. I thank God for our strong patriarch of the family and I know it must hurt not to still have your grandpa but in heaven one day I'm sure you'll see him again, same as the song says. ❤️
Interesting timing. A young man who grew up with my son was accepted this fall into the Master's Degree in Conducting at a major Central Texas University. I told him "the day you're conducting a concert we'll be there". Last night was that night and his parents just couldn't make it due to work but my wife and I made the 4 hour round trip and got in the front row and made sure he saw us when he took the stage. It was also that orchestras first time in front of a live audience since COVID. Both he and the Orchestra were so appreciative of people showing up and the concert was incredible. I guess my point is don't miss those opportunities to just be there. Great great song!
This is my new favorite song. Right now I'm in my 50's. I lost my Grandpa when I was in my 20's. He was my hero and I think about him almost every day.
There are two aspects of a song that captures the heart and soul of the listener. First is the connection of the poetic artistry expressing and exposing the relationship with marvelous depth and meaning. This song sincerely captures the essence and depth of your relationship to your beloved grandpa in a sweet and powerful way. Second is the relatability of the song to the essence of others to connect with the words and music. As a grandpa it is my hope and prayer that my two grandkids would feel the same way about me. We love our grandkids so much. My father had a wonderful relationship with his granddaughter (my niece), she was saddened by his absence at her wedding, knowing that he would have loved to see her get married and meet her wonderful husband. My father died of pancreatic cancer a few years before she met her man and was married. While someday I hope to attend the weddings of my grandchildren (decades from now?). Nothing is guaranteed. So I hope God allows me to continue building the deep, meaningful kind of relationship you all had with your grandpa with my grandkids. This song is a WONDERFUL work, Katie. A powerful, touching song with deep meaning and value to a soul like mine. Keep writing. Keep sharing your heart. Keep your faith. God bless you!
My granpa made me a slingshot when I was a little kid and I use to play in the forest with it. Now i'm addicted to the great outdoor and can't live without it. Granpas (and grandmas) are just like that. Beautiful beautiful song...
i have never had a song hit me so hard, i lost my grandfather 5 minutes before i and my mom got to the hospital, and i never got to say good bye, this song right here is why i will forever be a Peterson's fan, Sing it!
I've watched this one 4 times now. It has deep meaning for me as well, Katie. My paternal grandfather passed on when I was 10. He loved us kids so much. I never met my maternal grandfather. He does in a car accident in 1952!! Grandparents are very dear to us. Wonderful arrangement. Great vocal harmonies. Beautiful song, overall.😊😊😊 It was more special to be able to play that one in your mother's Mountain Grove childhood yard, too.
This suddenly brought home to me that I never knew both my grandfathers. One drowned in 1914 ten days after my father’s birth, the other died from typhoid during the mobilisation in 1918 and my mother ten months old. Thank you for sharing your feeling in this song. It is sad to loose someone you love, but what a privilege to have known him. Pain born from love. And one day you will be able to hug him and laugh together again. What a hopeful prospect.
@Drew Achong....VERY WELL SAID 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻. Absolutely one of my favorite songs you've ever sang! Made me picture my grandfathers when I was younger. God bless you all!!!
To My dear grandma who raised me up. I did not have a chance to say goodbye to her when I was in Nashville during pandemic. I woke up a lot of mornings with tears. With all love, My dear grandma, love of my life.
Hey Katie girl I just listened to you singing about your grandpa I’m about old enough to be your grandpa I’m 78 and every time I hear you sing that song a tear comes to my eye I love the song and I certainly love you God bless you
I wondered when this would finally come out to the broader audience. It's an argument for becoming a Patron so you get it early. Katie has a wonderful voice but really listen to the lyrics. It's a great statement of faith and gratitude. A truly outstanding work.
This is one for the heart strings. A true soul cleanser. Absolutely beautiful. Love it. The lines "I wish I could see you, without the pain that took you down, Free to run, and free to laugh, and free to breath, Well, I'll admit some days I just can't wait to go" really hits home when I think of how my mother left us. I know she's up there now laughing and having fun and some days I just can't wait to rejoice with her again, without the pain.
This one struck home. My father passed just a little over a month ago (and we were unable to see him due to Australian lock-down rules). My daughters, his grand-daughters (obviously), play the violin and cello and loved it when their grandparents could see them perform.
We all know you miss your Grandpa, but you are exactly where he would want you to be today. Doing the Lords work, sharing your music with the world, not forgetting him, and treating others with the kindness he obviously helped instill upon your family. My mom flew to heaven earlier this year so I kind of know about missing and wanting to see someone, so this song struck a chord with me. Thank you. God IS Good!
I come from a large family and we do Irish/Scottish/cape breton/bluegrass shows. This is one of our favorites to perform, it always brings tears to everyone's eyes. Such a beautiful song!
What a lovely song. Reminds me of my grandparents, all of whom are in Heaven. Thank you to the Petersen family for sharing your talents with us, and for inspiring our own children to pursue music. ❤️
Enjoy ALL Y'ALL'S PLAYING AND SINGING !!! THIS DREW TEARS!! I am a great grand and LOVE all my chulin great and small !!! Usually watch/listen while eating dinner (my middle-day meal). Oh, late-day meal is supper!!! (I'm 85yrs young) ..
My Grandpa passed before I was born but I have one of his rifles and his Bible that was passed down to me. Beautiful song, it brought a tear to my eye. God bless and have a good weekend.👍🏻🤠
This is beautiful. My family lost our grandpa in December last year. He was a wonderful man. Selfless and always available to us. He spent his 20s and 30s traveling up and down the east coast with his southern gospel quartet and then with his family singing group. Then he spent 30+ years as a pastor. He gave me my love for music, coffee, and community. I miss him every day.
This time I'm the one who has to say "THANK YOU GUYS!" Thanks for this heartbreaking ballad of rare beauty !!! Thanks for giving us another great masterpiece !!!! Katie is a fantastic songwriter !!! It’s incredible how easily she is able to compose songs! For me The Petersens are currently the new benchmark in international country music. It is now a fact !!! 👏 P.S. This time I was really moved .... thank you with all my heart !!! ❤️
What A Beautiful Song ... It Dang Near Brought A Tear To The Eye's Of This 60 Yr Old, In Remembrance Of The Grand Ol' Day's With HIS Grandpa ... Bravo Petersen's ... Bravo !!
Katie's voice stands out in this family song, and what heart felt song, so amazingly beautiful every word of it hits the heart, amazing performance and God Bless you all
So beautiful. Makes me think of my Grandpa who died seven years ago when I was 11. I am now 18 and I miss him so much every day.?I wish he could see me and my siblings and what all we are learning and doing. He always loved bluegrass and he never got to know that his grand kids (me and my siblings) got to learn and now play together. I wish so much he could be here with us. This song is making me cry just thinking about it all. Thank you Petersens.
I can’t put into words..how much this song hits home..I think of my grandfathers daily..I’m sure your grandfather is smiling from ear to ear..looking down on you
I miss my grandfather so much, he was my fishing buddy, my hunting partner, he was my ROCK. And every week everyone would gather on my grandparents front porch and have a bluegrass jam session. My grandfather was an original member of the Hee Haw Band. He also toured with Merle Haggard on many occasions. Katie, your a wonderful songwriter, we really enjoyed this performance......
Just a quick addition to my comment of a few minutes ago….. this song has moved me more than any other I remember. I’m drying my eyes as I write this. Beautiful Katie, simply beautiful. 💗
That was such a beautiful song, Katie. From reading some of the comments, it's obviously a song that most of us can relate to. My grandparents have been gone for several years now. I have a lot of fond memories of time spent with them, and yes, they are still missed. This last spring was really hard for me because I lost both of my parents to cancer within a month of each other. This song made me think of them also and how much I miss them. Even though I miss them terribly, I'm glad they aren't hurting anymore and have gone on to be with Christ. I'm also glad that as Christians, we have that hope of seeing our loved ones again. Thank you for sharing that beautiful song with us.
On the 23rd of this month it will be 40 years since I lost my elder sister and, though it gets easier, I was thinkin' just today how it never really gets easy. Thanks guys for reminding me that I'm gonna see her again because she believed in our Lord Jesus Christ.
What a great song. Katie thank you for written for it. Thank you all for playing it. As a Grandpa I pray I will be able to have a positive impact on my two grandkids. Music isn’t my thing, but I have taught them how to fish and we love going as much as we can. Also want you to know my wife, and two others just saw your show in Branson last Tuesday. It was awesome! We saw a total of three shows this week. Your’s was the best! Please keep writing your own music. We love it! God Bless you all for making the world a better place.
Katie once again displays her talents as a lyricist and vocalist, and her spoken tribute at the end of the video makes me wish I could have known her grandpa and seen how proud he was of all the Petersens.
So, so sweet! Thanks for writing and sharing Katie! Grandparents can be some of the most influential people in a child's life. Mine taught me how to fish, clean 'em and cook 'em over a campfire, how to camp and build a campfire, how to shoot, and how to love nature. It was later that I learned what it was to love The Lord, but that set the stage.
Beautiful Katie beautiful, I'm speechless. Probably because of that lump in my throat , it came right after the blurry eyes and then a teardrop fell and I knew I was listening to something great, special and beautiful.
My grandfather passed away very unexpectedly about 3 years ago now, and I've been missing him something terrible these last few weeks. This song put into words all I've been feeling. Thank you, Katie! You are my biggest inspiration! ❤️
Hi Frank. Some time ago we were talking about the fact that there were still missing videos shot at the grandparents' farm in Mountain Grove, now we have the confirmation. By the Way. Katie's song is stunningly beautiful!
@@Roberto-pd8vn Yes, you were right and now I know that there is at least one more video recorded there. It seems quite an achievement to me that they recorded at least three videos that day since Ellen said that Julianne had been struggling with the heat. "Hey, Grandpa" is an amazing, touching song by Katie which really shows her skills as a songwriter and a singer. It deserves to be played on all the major radio stations imho.
@@FrankvdMuijsenberg I agree perfectly and not only for this one. Even songs like California and Moments, but also many other originals of theirs should be broadcast on radio, not only in America, but all over the world.
@@Roberto-pd8vn Yep, unfortunately it's not very likely. They are independent artists and don't have a record label so most stations refuse to play them.
@@FrankvdMuijsenberg Yes, I read an answer from Ellen, in their fifth concert video, which said just that. Unfortunately, the record companies today sponsor more and more not talented artists and bad taste musical genres. True quality is not rewarded. And here in Italy it is even much worse. However, what matters is to be able to continue listening to their wonderful music. Have a good night Frank (since we have the same time zone).
Katie's own materials is so addictive in a way - California, Finally Going Home Etc.. Her melody is always perfectly placed in every second of its existence.. I read eons ago that the sense of hearing is the last to go. So I'm praying that Katie's melody is one of those that will usher me. (Hopefully the song Finally Going Home) 'Hey Granpa' - what a beautiful arrangement guys.. again! You all such a wonderful living legacies to your grandparents. Kudos. P.S. Thank you Sir Jon and Ma'am Karen for creating this band. God bless.
Awww, thank you! I think I asked some time ago if you all had covered _Grandpa_ by Jamie O'Hara / The Judds, and someone replied that you would be releasing an original about your Grandpa. I forgot about it until I saw this pop up. Great job and way to honor your Grandpa! ❤️
Your Grandpa had to be a great human been for all of you. So here I am again, sitting "in the front row", enjoying your music. And I thank God for that.
What a beautiful song. I have listened to this song many many times and I get a tear every time. Being a grandpa makes it personal. A beautiful tribute to their grandpa.
Hello tout le groupe ! Nous sommes Belges et avons 72 ans ! Nous adorons toutes vos chansons. Bravo pour les instruments, votre bonne humeur, votre enthousiasme ! On se régale chaque soir en vous écoutant avant de nous endormir ! Vous êtes FORMIDABLES ! Merci pour tout !
I really enjoyed the song. I am a grandpa and will be driving from my home in Illinois to visit my grandkids in Omaha. I found your CZcams last year and have really enjoyed your singing. I have purchased 2 of your CD'S and plan to buy more. I would love to visit Branson to see your family in person. Hopefully some day I will.
Katie - You wrote another beautiful song, full of feeling and love for your grandfather. You are an awesome talent, and from what I can tell by what you share with us, you are also an amazing and beautiful person. Thank you for sharing your talent with us mere mortals! - Mike
'The ones we love we never really lose.' Apart from God's Word, these are arguably the most comforting words I've ever heard from arguably the most beautiful and talented young lady I've ever had the pleasure to meet. Thanks for yet another beautiful song.
This is an exceptional song. I'm visually impaired so my ears are becoming my eyes. From all the songs I've heard you sing Katie. I must say to me this is your absolute best vocal. I love the song as well. Job well done.
Hi from France (sorry for my approximative english). I loose my grandfather about one year ago, and your song describe totally what I feel. I hope to see him again in a better place, even if he's still here. Thank you very very much for this song.
*LYRICS - Hey, Grandpa (Katie original)*
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Hey, grandpa, I wish you were here today
I'm on my way to play another show
I bet you'd love it, folks are sittin' on some hay
So I'll pull out my fiddle an' I'll rosin* up my bow
What I'd give to see you sittin' in the front row
Hey, grandpa, there's this boy I like a lot
He loves fishin', workin' hard and Barney Fife*
I wish you could be here to see me walkin' down the aisle
Can you believe I'm gonna be somebody's wife?
Well, it don't matter, but in case you'd like to know
I saved a spot for you by grandma in the front row
Now I know you're somewhere better
And this is how it's gotta be
And you wouldn't want us cryin' anyway
But I'm always gonna carry a part of you in me
Oh, I sure am missing you today
Hey, grandpa, what's it like where you are now?
Is it everything we dreamed it oughta be?
I wish I could see you, without the pain that took you down
Free to run, and free to laugh, and free to breathe
Well, I'll admit some days I just can't wait to go
I can't help but there's a longing in my soul
Oh, deep inside somehow I think I know
When it's my turn, you'll be there waitin' in the front row
Now I know you're somewhere better
And this is how it's gotta be
The ones we love, we never really lose
So I'm always gonna carry a part of you in me
But today I've gotta say, I'm missing you
Hey, grandpa, I wish you were here today
I'm on my way to play another show
* Rosin - resin that helps the bow grip the strings
* Barney Fife - a character from the Andy Griffith Show they grew up watching
Album: Live Sessions, vol. 04
Thanks, Liz!
Thanks Liz. I am sure that such beautiful music must also have such beautiful lyrics. It will be a great pleasure to read and translate these words into my language. ❤️
Thank you, Liz! ♥️
@@katiepetersen Thanks to you, Katie! ♥️
Thank you Liz for all you do for all of us. You've been really busy lately!!
Now, This is the kind of song I expect to hear on country hit radio channels,, instead of the garbage they play these days. Congrats on another hit song Katie! You are an incredible talent!
My Grandpa was a Truck driver. Now i am . Keep on Trucking grandson he says. Groceries store are full. Thanks Truckers 😎💯☝️🧄🫑🌶🍞🥩🥓😋😎👍
I’m not crying… you’re crying!
yea... I went all blurry
Good to see you have good taste lol
Hey! Nice to see you here! These guys are incredible! You couldn't PICK any sweeter voices!
I'm not crying, I have something in both eyes.
Hey LPL is here!
Katie is legitimately an exceptional songwriter.
My dad died when I was 14. I can't lie. The screen is fuzzy from tears. Not much means more to me than my grandson. Thank you. Thank you . Thank you.
Katie: That was stunningly beautiful. This is up there with "California" for me and that is saying alot.
My Dad passed away last March. He loved playing mandolin and guitar to my fiddle. Katie, your song brings back a flood of memories. May God bless you.
Hi Katie
Im the grandpa now and just gave my grandaughter a violin for her birthday. Our favorite pastime together is fishing. I tell her she's a great tree catcher! Looking forward to teaching to drive.
All you guys are great!
Merry Christmas
Guys. WAIT JUST A MINUTE!! Listen to it a few times. This could easily be a TOP TEN country song and eventually become a CLASSIC!! Beautifully written. Master vocals. We Gotta share this one with the world!!!!!
Yes, but it would have to had been 30 years ago or longer. What is called "Country" today is not like this anymore. This music is too clean and wholesome for C&W stations (sadly).
I was just thinking "This song seriously needs to be on the radio!"
@@don312000 amen my friend
Being a Grandpa , feel proud that there are children like this who adores their grandpas .
me too😅
This song made a 71 year old grandpa tear up. I still miss my grandpa even after 45 years. I grew up in the south and family was a huge part of my upbringing. Fabulous song
We never stop being that little boy. Bless your heart.
I’m only 38 and was not expecting to read these post. Lost my grandpa 2 years ago. It’s crazy the things that make you miss them the most. I even try to smoke a pipe every now and then just for the after smell.
I keep coming back to this song. It makes me think of my dad who died a long, slow and painful death.
I have been so inspired by this Christian family who shines the love of God through their lives and make our world a better place.. I believe that Christian faith is not about religious activities but being simply a loving person in every member of the family and in the their fellow folks.. as what they have been living.. their lives have been evangelical.. they have been preaching the Gospel through their lives.. and we've been touched.. what a wonderful family..
This song was on my dad's playlist . He passed away last week. I told my kids about this song . It's means a lot to us. Also as a fellow musician you guys are awesome. Thanks.
I lost my dad to COVID earlier this year. His grandson and granddaughter sure miss him a lot. I wish he could hear my nephew play the guitar. He’d be proud
Every family/household in the US should know who the Petersens are.
My grandad is the reason I started playing violin too! He passed away three years ago today. Thank you so much for this song, I can really relate! Xx
I never knew my Grandpa. He died before I was born but I know him by the things he left behind. Sounds like your Grandpa left a wonderful legacy. Wonderful song.
I just became a "Grandpa" for the first time 2 days ago (9/29/21). It hit me in that this song could be about me someday. Well done!
A bit late but, congratulations man, it's a really special time. Hold them close because that day is going to come.
Its 1am now where i live. I've just seen The Petersens posted new song, so i check it out. And somehow, after hearing a woman I've never met singing about her grandpa, five minutes later i end up with tears in my eyes. The power of music. And the power of Katie's voice. Simply beautiful
if I wasn’t 77 years old married 55 years great grandfather I put a little ring around your finger the song grandpa I just love it it brings tears to my eyes we love you guys you’re a beautiful family no I’m not proposing we just want to tell you that we love you all have a good day
My 96 year old grandpa stood with me today street preaching. I thank God for our strong patriarch of the family and I know it must hurt not to still have your grandpa but in heaven one day I'm sure you'll see him again, same as the song says. ❤️
God bless him and you for street preaching! I do a little street witnessing myself.
@@robertmog4336 Amen, and bless you too brother. Keep on keeping on!
Interesting timing. A young man who grew up with my son was accepted this fall into the Master's Degree in Conducting at a major Central Texas University. I told him "the day you're conducting a concert we'll be there". Last night was that night and his parents just couldn't make it due to work but my wife and I made the 4 hour round trip and got in the front row and made sure he saw us when he took the stage. It was also that orchestras first time in front of a live audience since COVID. Both he and the Orchestra were so appreciative of people showing up and the concert was incredible. I guess my point is don't miss those opportunities to just be there. Great great song!
enjoyed the telling...thanks for sharing, friend.
This is my new favorite song. Right now I'm in my 50's. I lost my Grandpa when I was in my 20's. He was my hero and I think about him almost every day.
There are two aspects of a song that captures the heart and soul of the listener. First is the connection of the poetic artistry expressing and exposing the relationship with marvelous depth and meaning. This song sincerely captures the essence and depth of your relationship to your beloved grandpa in a sweet and powerful way. Second is the relatability of the song to the essence of others to connect with the words and music. As a grandpa it is my hope and prayer that my two grandkids would feel the same way about me. We love our grandkids so much.
My father had a wonderful relationship with his granddaughter (my niece), she was saddened by his absence at her wedding, knowing that he would have loved to see her get married and meet her wonderful husband. My father died of pancreatic cancer a few years before she met her man and was married. While someday I hope to attend the weddings of my grandchildren (decades from now?). Nothing is guaranteed. So I hope God allows me to continue building the deep, meaningful kind of relationship you all had with your grandpa with my grandkids.
This song is a WONDERFUL work, Katie. A powerful, touching song with deep meaning and value to a soul like mine. Keep writing. Keep sharing your heart. Keep your faith. God bless you!
Awesome song that really hits home, I lost my grandpa to cancer in January. I would give anything to have him back. God bless you all.
I like the covers a lot, but I must say that the original songs of @The Petersens are brilliant.
God bless you all, a fan from Brazil
Now that is a song that deserves a run on the top 40 country charts. Well done.
I will never tire of this group of such fine and uplifting artists. 🙂
Lost my grandpa this past week. Thanks for posting a beautiful song.
My granpa made me a slingshot when I was a little kid and I use to play in the forest with it. Now i'm addicted to the great outdoor and can't live without it. Granpas (and grandmas) are just like that. Beautiful beautiful song...
i have never had a song hit me so hard, i lost my grandfather 5 minutes before i and my mom got to the hospital, and i never got to say good bye, this song right here is why i will forever be a Peterson's fan, Sing it!
I've watched this one 4 times now. It has deep meaning for me as well, Katie. My paternal grandfather passed on when I was 10. He loved us kids so much. I never met my maternal grandfather. He does in a car accident in 1952!! Grandparents are very dear to us. Wonderful arrangement. Great vocal harmonies. Beautiful song, overall.😊😊😊 It was more special to be able to play that one in your mother's Mountain Grove childhood yard, too.
This suddenly brought home to me that I never knew both my grandfathers. One drowned in 1914 ten days after my father’s birth, the other died from typhoid during the mobilisation in 1918 and my mother ten months old. Thank you for sharing your feeling in this song. It is sad to loose someone you love, but what a privilege to have known him. Pain born from love. And one day you will be able to hug him and laugh together again. What a hopeful prospect.
Beautiful song, guys. What a beautiful tribute to your grandfather. He would be so proud of all you have accomplished. Lord's blessings to you all. 🙏
@Drew Achong....VERY WELL SAID 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻.
Absolutely one of my favorite songs you've ever sang! Made me picture my grandfathers when I was younger. God bless you all!!!
What a tribute to your Grandpa, Katie! Just an AWESOME way to show your love for him....
What a sweet song. I hope to be so lucky when I move on from this world that my future grandkids think of me this way.
Katie's voice is exceptionally beautiful in this song. And what a gift to have written this. Bravo!
To My dear grandma who raised me up. I did not have a chance to say goodbye to her when I was in Nashville during pandemic. I woke up a lot of mornings with tears. With all love, My dear grandma, love of my life.
Hey Katie girl I just listened to you singing about your grandpa I’m about old enough to be your grandpa I’m 78 and every time I hear you sing that song a tear comes to my eye I love the song and I certainly love you God bless you
I wondered when this would finally come out to the broader audience. It's an argument for becoming a Patron so you get it early. Katie has a wonderful voice but really listen to the lyrics. It's a great statement of faith and gratitude. A truly outstanding work.
This is one for the heart strings. A true soul cleanser. Absolutely beautiful. Love it.
The lines "I wish I could see you, without the pain that took you down, Free to run, and free to laugh, and free to breath, Well, I'll admit some days I just can't wait to go" really hits home when I think of how my mother left us. I know she's up there now laughing and having fun and some days I just can't wait to rejoice with her again, without the pain.
Katie's vocals were just sooo spot on for this-awesome. Her songwriting is really becoming a force.
This one struck home. My father passed just a little over a month ago (and we were unable to see him due to Australian lock-down rules). My daughters, his grand-daughters (obviously), play the violin and cello and loved it when their grandparents could see them perform.
im a granpa and i hope my kids remember me like you did yous beautiful song
We all know you miss your Grandpa, but you are exactly where he would want you to be today. Doing the Lords work, sharing your music with the world, not forgetting him, and treating others with the kindness he obviously helped instill upon your family. My mom flew to heaven earlier this year so I kind of know about missing and wanting to see someone, so this song struck a chord with me. Thank you. God IS Good!
I’m totally not crying or anything… Y’all this is too sweet and perfect. He’s smiling down on y’all!
I honestly didn’t really appreciate Bluegrass too much before I found The Petersons. Another great song amazing guys
The Petersens, when music becomes more than art!! THANK YOU Katie & Hey Grandpa!!! ❤
I stumbled onto this one on Fathers’ Day. What a beautiful song. Thank you.
I come from a large family and we do Irish/Scottish/cape breton/bluegrass shows. This is one of our favorites to perform, it always brings tears to everyone's eyes. Such a beautiful song!
I'm a grown ass man reduced to tears.😤
What a lovely song. Reminds me of my grandparents, all of whom are in Heaven. Thank you to the Petersen family for sharing your talents with us, and for inspiring our own children to pursue music. ❤️
Enjoy ALL Y'ALL'S PLAYING AND SINGING !!! THIS DREW TEARS!! I am a great grand and LOVE all my chulin great and small !!! Usually watch/listen while eating dinner (my middle-day meal). Oh, late-day meal is supper!!! (I'm 85yrs young) ..
My Grandpa passed before I was born but I have one of his rifles and his Bible that was passed down to me. Beautiful song, it brought a tear to my eye. God bless and have a good weekend.👍🏻🤠
Yes, I have my grandpa's 150 year old Bible, too.
@@singmysong1167 Very cool that your family passed it down through the generations.👍🏻
This is beautiful. My family lost our grandpa in December last year. He was a wonderful man. Selfless and always available to us. He spent his 20s and 30s traveling up and down the east coast with his southern gospel quartet and then with his family singing group. Then he spent 30+ years as a pastor. He gave me my love for music, coffee, and community. I miss him every day.
For me one of the top 10 songs in the music history
I agree! Surely it's one of Katie's absolute masterpieces. 👍
This time I'm the one who has to say "THANK YOU GUYS!" Thanks for this heartbreaking ballad of rare beauty !!! Thanks for giving us another great masterpiece !!!! Katie is a fantastic songwriter !!! It’s incredible how easily she is able to compose songs! For me The Petersens are currently the new benchmark in international country music. It is now a fact !!! 👏
P.S. This time I was really moved .... thank you with all my heart !!! ❤️
What A Beautiful Song ... It Dang Near Brought A Tear To The Eye's Of This 60 Yr Old, In Remembrance Of The Grand Ol' Day's With HIS Grandpa ... Bravo Petersen's ... Bravo !!
Katie's voice stands out in this family song, and what heart felt song, so amazingly beautiful every word of it hits the heart, amazing performance and God Bless you all
So beautiful. Makes me think of my Grandpa who died seven years ago when I was 11. I am now 18 and I miss him so much every day.?I wish he could see me and my siblings and what all we are learning and doing. He always loved bluegrass and he never got to know that his grand kids (me and my siblings) got to learn and now play together. I wish so much he could be here with us. This song is making me cry just thinking about it all. Thank you Petersens.
@ Jessica Thompkins He is there. 💟
@@jayneterry8701 Thank you. I hope he can see us. I know he’s in heaven. I’m so thankful.
I can’t put into words..how much this song hits home..I think of my grandfathers daily..I’m sure your grandfather is smiling from ear to ear..looking down on you
I miss my grandfather so much, he was my fishing buddy, my hunting partner, he was my ROCK. And every week everyone would gather on my grandparents front porch and have a bluegrass jam session. My grandfather was an original member of the Hee Haw Band. He also toured with Merle Haggard on many occasions. Katie, your a wonderful songwriter, we really enjoyed this performance......
may i ask what his name was. my mom met a few of them, as she too sang in a band back in the day and opened for some big names. fun times for sure.
Just a quick addition to my comment of a few minutes ago….. this song has moved me more than any other I remember. I’m drying my eyes as I write this. Beautiful Katie, simply beautiful. 💗
That was such a beautiful song, Katie. From reading some of the comments, it's obviously a song that most of us can relate to. My grandparents have been gone for several years now. I have a lot of fond memories of time spent with them, and yes, they are still missed. This last spring was really hard for me because I lost both of my parents to cancer within a month of each other. This song made me think of them also and how much I miss them. Even though I miss them terribly, I'm glad they aren't hurting anymore and have gone on to be with Christ. I'm also glad that as Christians, we have that hope of seeing our loved ones again. Thank you for sharing that beautiful song with us.
On the 23rd of this month it will be 40 years since I lost my elder sister and, though it gets easier, I was thinkin' just today how it never really gets easy. Thanks guys for reminding me that I'm gonna see her again because she believed in our Lord Jesus Christ.
Heard Katie sing this live today in Branson! The Petersens are awesome! Great show.
And they were filming more videos this morning, it's been a busy day!! Glad you made it out there!
What a great song. Katie thank you for written for it. Thank you all for playing it. As a Grandpa I pray I will be able to have a positive impact on my two grandkids. Music isn’t my thing, but I have taught them how to fish and we love going as much as we can. Also want you to know my wife, and two others just saw your show in Branson last Tuesday. It was awesome! We saw a total of three shows this week. Your’s was the best! Please keep writing your own music. We love it! God Bless you all for making the world a better place.
Thanks so much, Larry 😊 it was so nice having you guys at the show last week. Take care ♥️
Katie once again displays her talents as a lyricist and vocalist, and her spoken tribute at the end of the video makes me wish I could have known her grandpa and seen how proud he was of all the Petersens.
What a beautiful tribute to your grandfather , I admire you for having respect towards your grandparents , well written by Katie
So, so sweet! Thanks for writing and sharing Katie! Grandparents can be some of the most influential people in a child's life. Mine taught me how to fish, clean 'em and cook 'em over a campfire, how to camp and build a campfire, how to shoot, and how to love nature. It was later that I learned what it was to love The Lord, but that set the stage.
That's beautiful Katie, such a sweet way to keep the memory of your grandpa ever present.
Beautiful Katie beautiful, I'm speechless. Probably because of that lump in my throat , it came right after the blurry eyes and then a teardrop fell and I knew I was listening to something great, special and beautiful.
Grammy winning song !
Beautiful song. It makes me miss my Mother & Father. Thanks for the memory.
My grandfather passed away very unexpectedly about 3 years ago now, and I've been missing him something terrible these last few weeks. This song put into words all I've been feeling. Thank you, Katie! You are my biggest inspiration! ❤️
Sweet song and sweet singing by Katie. Your grandpa would be proud.
I'm always amazed by the sound quality you guys achieve outside.
Hi Frank. Some time ago we were talking about the fact that there were still missing videos shot at the grandparents' farm in Mountain Grove, now we have the confirmation. By the Way. Katie's song is stunningly beautiful!
@@Roberto-pd8vn Yes, you were right and now I know that there is at least one more video recorded there. It seems quite an achievement to me that they recorded at least three videos that day since Ellen said that Julianne had been struggling with the heat. "Hey, Grandpa" is an amazing, touching song by Katie which really shows her skills as a songwriter and a singer. It deserves to be played on all the major radio stations imho.
@@FrankvdMuijsenberg I agree perfectly and not only for this one. Even songs like California and Moments, but also many other originals of theirs should be broadcast on radio, not only in America, but all over the world.
@@Roberto-pd8vn Yep, unfortunately it's not very likely. They are independent artists and don't have a record label so most stations refuse to play them.
@@FrankvdMuijsenberg Yes, I read an answer from Ellen, in their fifth concert video, which said just that. Unfortunately, the record companies today sponsor more and more not talented artists and bad taste musical genres. True quality is not rewarded. And here in Italy it is even much worse. However, what matters is to be able to continue listening to their wonderful music. Have a good night Frank (since we have the same time zone).
Katie's own materials is so addictive in a way - California, Finally Going Home Etc.. Her melody is always perfectly placed in every second of its existence..
I read eons ago that the sense of hearing is the last to go.
So I'm praying that Katie's melody is one of those that will usher me. (Hopefully the song Finally Going Home)
'Hey Granpa' - what a beautiful arrangement guys.. again!
You all such a wonderful living legacies to your grandparents.
Kudos.
P.S.
Thank you Sir Jon and Ma'am Karen for creating this band.
God bless.
Should that not read, "Sir Jon and Dame Karen?"
@@andronikostheophilos 👍
Very touching! Thank you! Greetings from a grandpa from Germany!
Hey , Katie , Fantastic song you wrote in respect for all Grand Parents ... Petersens are fantastic !
The tears started flowing early in this song.
Awww, thank you! I think I asked some time ago if you all had covered _Grandpa_ by Jamie O'Hara / The Judds, and someone replied that you would be releasing an original about your Grandpa. I forgot about it until I saw this pop up. Great job and way to honor your Grandpa! ❤️
Your Grandpa had to be a great human been for all of you. So here I am again, sitting "in the front row", enjoying your music. And I thank God for that.
Too bad there is not a way to press the like button more than once. The height of singer songwriters. Beautiful.
I just love the music they make. So fresh and original
What a beautiful song. I have listened to this song many many times and I get a tear every time. Being a grandpa makes it personal. A beautiful tribute to their grandpa.
This Grampa is shedding a few tears for a beautiful song, what a blessed hope to look forward to in His loving care
Hello tout le groupe ! Nous sommes Belges et avons 72 ans ! Nous adorons toutes vos chansons. Bravo pour les instruments, votre bonne humeur, votre enthousiasme ! On se régale chaque soir en vous écoutant avant de nous endormir ! Vous êtes FORMIDABLES ! Merci pour tout !
As someone essentially raised by grandparents, this song really hits home. I love everything you guys do.
Love your original content! Katie has a gift!!!!
I really enjoyed the song. I am a grandpa and will be driving from my home in Illinois to visit my grandkids in Omaha. I found your CZcams last year and have really enjoyed your singing. I have purchased 2 of your CD'S and plan to buy more. I would love to visit Branson to see your family in person. Hopefully some day I will.
Katie - You wrote another beautiful song, full of feeling and love for your grandfather. You are an awesome talent, and from what I can tell by what you share with us, you are also an amazing and beautiful person. Thank you for sharing your talent with us mere mortals! - Mike
This made me cry. I lost my Grandpa late last year and miss him so much.
I am a absolute fan of the petersens , when am working late in my workshop, I always have a petersens play list on ,,,,brilliant , love it .....
'The ones we love we never really lose.'
Apart from God's Word, these are arguably the most comforting words I've ever heard from arguably the most beautiful and talented young lady I've ever had the pleasure to meet. Thanks for yet another beautiful song.
Wow, what a GREAT BAND OF SINGERS & PLAYERS! John P.
This is an exceptional song. I'm visually impaired so my ears are becoming my eyes. From all the songs I've heard you sing Katie. I must say to me this is your absolute best vocal. I love the song as well. Job well done.
Hi from France (sorry for my approximative english). I loose my grandfather about one year ago, and your song describe totally what I feel. I hope to see him again in a better place, even if he's still here. Thank you very very much for this song.
"There are some who bring a light so great to the world, that even after they have gone the light remains!"