Glad

[Verse 1]

This past week, I learnt by heart

The route from the airport to Charlie Gairdner

We didn't know how long he had

Until we did, then I tried to feel glad

'Cause he told me a nursery rhyme

Said, "We have fun, don't we?"

And I just smiled

[Chorus]

And that felt like it was good enough for me

To have an innings of ninety-one years

Then to go so peacefully

That'd be good enough for me

[Verse 2]

The care would have killed ya anyway

A stubborn independent soul until the ambulance came

Still mowing our lawns 'til last summer

Still picking grapes on the Swan 'til one summer before

[Verse 3]

You left some shoes to fill, a couple chairs as well

A wad of cash in your bedside table and a few stories to tell

It hit me in the kitchen, I'd been fine all weekend

I couldn't look anyone in the eye and I sure couldn't pretend

[Chorus]

That the fuss of the funeral

Would have made you shake your head

Still I think you'd have smiled

If you saw all the people who travelled for miles

Make it out to say their goodbyes

Old bloke in khaki with tears in his eyes

That'd be good enough for me