When I was a young boy I could play any songFrom rock & roll to country, I could play all night longGrandpa would tell me, play that Rose of San AntoneAnd I'd just smile in my youth & say I'd learn it later onChorusHere's my San Antonio rose to youThe song you wanted me to learn for youWhatever you go, this song's for youHere's my San Antonio rose, & it goes out to youMaybe I thought Grandpa would be around foreverIt never crossed my mind how fast he could goSoon I grew much older and so did heSuddenly I realized how fast we grow oldChorusHere's my San Antonio rose to youThe song you wanted me to learn for youWhatever you go, this song's for youHere's my San Antonio rose, & it goes out to youThe day Grandpa left us was a day I can't forgetNever did I learn his songSo if you're listening from up above keep thoseTears from my eyesAnd let me know that I've touched you soHigh in the skyChorusHere's my San Antonio rose to youThe song you wanted me to learn for youWhatever you go, this song's for youHere's my San Antonio rose, & it goes out to you