[Verse 1]
Was always good to see him in the cowboy hat
Towards the end was struck by lightning, what, how 'bout that
A cut on your finger wouldn't signify that
Being in a different state last night, you're crazy
What did I do now that will give me the ha's for free
I'm just messing with you, yeah, I can always see
Over years, turned an entire room into a train set
Can't put a price on that, move it around he let
Always ready to treat, yep, you are my grandpa

[Chorus]
I was never ready to say goodbye
I miss all those times I could go say hi
Now he is gone but never forgotten
Now he is gone but never forgotten
Now he is gone but never forgotten

[Verse 2]
How are you doing in school, the last he said to me
At that moment, I never thought those words would be
The next day, he's here no more, no, this cannot be
Never had to deal with this 'till now, why to me
Those lightning bolt words struck my chest, there's the pressure
I thought I couldn't cry but this will reassure
The only time that can happen, now I am sure
I'm going to the funeral, family members were
Red-faced again, sadness isn't a one-time thing
Sitting front row, if he'd knew then a smile I'd bring
This life celebration I'll recall, family tree king
Went faster than I thought but was really something

[Chorus]
I was never ready to say goodbye
I miss all those times I could go say hi
Now he is gone but never forgotten
Now he is gone but never forgotten
Now he is gone but never forgotten
[Bridge]
Every day he takes the attention of my mind
I'll remember 'till the very end of my time
This picture of him I'll make sure to never lose
I'll wear it on my keychain everywhere I cruise

[Chorus]
I was never ready to say goodbye
I miss all those times I could go say hi
Now he is gone but never forgotten
Now he is gone but never forgotten
Now he is gone but never forgotten