Toodleoo feat. Stephen Mougin

Toodleoo
Stephen Mougin/Rick Lang

*CHORUS
Toodleoo, was all he’d ever say as he would go
and he knew they’d meet again somewhere down the road
he’d crack a smile and wave when you said “hi”
But he never said goodbye

Everyone knew grandpa, were glad to see him come
He’d brighten up their homes while he’d get the wire run
He’d whistle Oh, Susanna and Goodnight Irene Goodnight
Replacing the oil lamps with Edison’s new light

With his wife Fedora, and three children of their own
He was the strong foundation of a simple, loving home
And even when his oldest son was called by Uncle Sam
Grandpa couldn’t bring himself to say goodbye to him

As it sometimes happens he left the world too soon
He’s up there with the angel band whistling a tune
But, for a little boy of 6 it’s hard to understand
Why I’d never get to see my Grandpa again.