[Verse 1]
Grandma had a garden in her backyard
She always had a way with things that grow
She'd be out there early in the springtime
Just as soon as she was sure it wouldn't snow
She'd say, "I love to watch the seeds I've planted
Grow up into what they ought to be."
Oh, I thought she was talking 'bout tomatoes
But she was talking about her family

[Chorus]
Grandma's garden grew up strong
'Cause she weeded out whatever could go wrong
She'd say, "The straight and narrow
Is the toughest row to hoe"
Just remember what you reap is what you sow
Grandma's love is what made Grandma's garden grow

[Verse 2]
I went to church last Sunday morning
The same one she'd attended sixty years
They asked me if I'd say some words about her
And I got up, fighting back the tears
And I said, "I used to watch her rake the rocks out
And tie up every vine with love and care
That little piece of Grandma's taught me some lessons
And without her I'd never have a prayer"
[Chorus]
Grandma's garden grew up strong
'Cause she weeded out whatever could go wrong
She'd say, "The straight and narrow
Is the toughest row to hoe"
Just remember what you reap is what you sow
Grandma's love is what made Grandma's garden grow

[Instrumental Break]

[Chorus]
Grandma's garden grew up strong
'Cause she weeded out whatever could go wrong
She'd say, "The straight and narrow
Is the toughest row to hoe"
In the garden of the Father, now she's home
Grandma's love is what made Grandma's garden grow

[Outro]
Grandma's love is what made Grandma's garden grow
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