When he was king
He greets with vigor
His grip is strong
And he walks straight
He speaks eloquently
He dresses handsomely
He has a sharp mind
Everyone looks up to him
Now he is tired
His body is frail
He just looks out the window
And the slow drop of the rain
And his first question in the morning
What has he accomplished
By the passing of ninety years
When he was young and strong
Koro:
Grandfather Jose, Grandfather Jose
Grandfather Jose is now old
But I still love him
Even though he is obsolete
In the throngs of his memories
He is always alone
Not a look expected
From the child that doesn't give him a chance
And his first question in the morning
Can he still expect something
Some light in his remaining years
Now that he is old and obsolete
Koro:
Grandfather Jose, Grandfather Jose
Grandfather Jose is now old
But I still love him
Even though he is obsolete
In the darkness he hopes
All day he waits
If he can still see the wonder
From the past that he can't forget
And the spirit of yesterday
Can no longer be found
And the rays of the morning
Has been washed by the rain
And the aches in the heart
Cannot be equaled
If it's possible, when it's possible
Can it ease the sorrow
Koro:
Grandfather Jose, Grandfather Jose
Grandfather Jose is now old
But I still love him
Even though he is obsolete