'Tis said that he died with a smile on his face br Though laughter in his life did not have a place br In his ninetieth year he enjoyed a long span br The one who was known as 'the grumpy old man'. br br Near death 'tis said he did smile though some say that's a lie br But then perhaps he did feel happy to die br Of humour in his life he surely was broke br He was not what one would call a cheerful old bloke. br br His son emigrated many decades ago br And where he lives now few if any do know br By ten years he was pre deceased by his wife br With him she would not have known an easy life. br br The old bloke that time had left weary and gray br He died with a smile believe that if you may br Without even smiling at those who said hi on his way br He used to walk down to the park every day. br br From life's worries and cares he has found his release br He is now with Nature may he rest in peace br He died with a smile or so the rumor go br But most who knew him say how to smile he would not even know.