Phil Coulter - The Old Man 

I lost my father in December 2023, this was the song sang as he was lowered down. Poignant moment for me. Means the world to me. Thank you for this. Will stay with me all my life. “You watched me come into this world, now I watch you leave it” ❤️❤️

lost my dad on 28th March 2022 to cancer. this song is beautiful. it speaks so well of our relationship. he taught me to fish, hunt and to be honest, respectful and humble.

My dad died 2 weeks ago following a short battle with cancer. I've listened to this for hours every day. We miss you so much dad !!!!

Beautiful song my dad would be 80 tommorrow he’s dead 19 months I miss him every day sleep well dad you were the best

My Dad died 32 years ago. This song fits him to a tea! He was born in Ireland and loved his country home. I still miss him!

my father died almost 3 years ago....I found this song ...my voice is broken now, can't barely talk..I remember a lot of things when I was a kid...

My Father loved this , his Father was orphaned from Belfast , Thanks for this song , it’s so beautiful ❤️

This is not just a song, it is a work of art. Am 31 today, yet I sob like a little boy every time I play this song. May God bless you, GlasgowCeltic88, for uploading this.

I lost my mom a little over a year ago and in March my dad was diagnosed with ALS, which has no cure. So my thoughts are often about my father's mortality. This song absolutely has me in tears right now.

such a beautiful song i cry everytime i hear it ...just beautiful

This song played at a funeral I went to on Friday. Such a beautiful but sad song with great emotion on it

This was played at my grandfathers funeral.I miss him xxx

Listen to this often I lost my old man a year and a half a go and the words are so true, see you in a bigger town big man.

Played at a funeral for hero veteran of WW2 yesterday. Very emotionally touching.

I lost my Dad in March 2021 and I play this a lot since his Death I miss him terribly from Suzanne of Deansgrange Dublin Ireland

thank you for taking me back to beautiful memories of my late dad.rip dad.i know your always with me as i feel your presencd everydao

Incredibly moving.I love the gentle,meaningful lyrics of Phil Coulter....they are so very special!

absolutely beautiful! Phil sings with so much affection!

I lost my Dad one month ago and this song expresses exactly how I feel. It's beautiful and painful all at the same time.

This coming October will be 8yrs because of Cancer and I still miss him each and every day, some days more then ever. my father was everything to me.

I love Phil Coulter. He has given us so much with his beautiful, inspirational music. I've been lucky enough to see him live in concert and what a gentleman he is.

I was so touched by this song, that I even dropped a few tears Some time has passed since my old man died away, but hell there is so much truth in these words. "thought he would live for ever, he seemed so big and strong..." Thank you very much for sharing Cheers Sam

Me and the family went to see Phil counter live and my mother just happened to bump into him before he went live and asked him to play this song for my granda who struggle with physical and mental health and I didn’t believe her and he went ahead with singing it forever grateful Phil one of a kind u are 💚👌

4 years since my dad joined the angels, still have a tear in my eye when I hear this. Beautiful.

What beautiful sentiment, delivered in such a Special Way....!

i remember watching my dad cry when ever he heard this song and now that he has passed i understand why his tear's fell.....

Da s gone a few yrs and we had this at his funeral 6 yrs ago and I found it hard to listen back too for a few yrs but not now as it gives me comfort

My dad is a legend... Like all the good dads..

This song goes to my granddad miss you so much hard to believe you are 13 years gone

Phil God bless, Im that egit who wrote u when i was in Saudi, im from Antrim, and guess what im just up the road now in Shankill @ the local hospital, thanks Phil for reply to me when i was in Riyadh, Us nordies still love, this song means a lot to me, as my Da went to Heaven in 91. Happy new year Phil and Geraldine, hope to meet you one day, Paul from Antrim

My father would have been 83 today. I remember being young in the car with him listening to this in his father's honor. Funny how life goes sometimes. Have a great day everyone.

THE OLD MAN The tears have all been shed now We’ve said our last goodbyes His souls been blessed He’s laid to rest And it’s now I feel alone He was more than just my father A teacher my best friend And He’ll still be heard In the tunes we shared When I play them on my own (chorus) I never will forget him For he made me what I am Though he may be gone Memories linger on And I miss him, the old man As a boy he’d take me walkin’ By mountain field and stream And he showed me things Not known to kings And secret between him and me Like the colours on the pheasant As he rises in the dawn Or how to fish and make a wish Beside a fairy tree (chorus) I never will forget him For he made me what I am Though he may be gone Memories linger on And I miss him, the old man I thought he’d live forever He seemed so big and strong But the minutes fly And the years roll by For a father and a son And suddenly when it happened There was so much left unsaid No second chance To tell him thanks For everything he’s done Oh, I never will forget him For he made me what I am Though he may be gone Memories linger on God I miss him, the old man

Priceless masterpiece!

Zur Erinnerung an meinen Papa - Danke für alles - ich liebe und vermisse Dich so sehr...

Brings .e to tears ......... Because it is from the heart. ... and I miss mine 😥 so much too

This song is dedicated to the memory of George Donaldson who used to sing this song in Celtic Thunder. RIP big George

Its been over 24yrs since i heard this song played for the first time it was played by the Furey brothers in tribolgion (i think thats how to spell it)a holiday centre in Co Cork Ireland, it such a powerful song i hope one day my sons will find this song and play it in my memory

why does this video not have more views?! very good:D

Beautiful song well versed one that is felt within the heart bringing wonderful memory's forward ever time i hear it! thank you so much.

I have this song dedicated to my dad every year on his birthday and the day he passed away

This is my greatest after Our Dad died R I P Jack

God I miss him. The old man. : ( I love how Phil sings this with such feeling.

Just beautiful thanks for

Beautiful song.. makes me cry..

Very Impressive .

i miss my dad so much.

Beautiful but sad x

Rip Daddy ❤

@dennis789111 'beautiful and painful'... You're so right. Adding his soft voice just makes it all the sadder. Thank you.

I hope that my children feel the same way about me.

For my Dad miss you

God bless you dad, missing you more than words can say !

long live Phil

I am in utter awe!

RIP Dad....

just nice my last song for bed god bless all

We played this for my fater in law uts just the best song ever

I remember I first listened to this song when I was still a young man, and my English wasn’t so good, but I still could understand it’s meaning by feeling it.

1/12/15- 3/22/2002 RIP Dad we/you made some great memories.

This song gets me everytime😢😢rip dad

I Love Phil Coulter...para mim e o UNICO

My father in law died last Friday - we will be playing this at his funeral

I lost my dad 1990 and lost my step dad 30 july last year R.I.P andy ❤❤❤

Obviously this was a very much younger Phil Coulter. Beautiful song beautifully done. May George Donaldson rest peacefully.

thanks!!I love this.

@Samwiseallmighty You're welcome Sam. Thank YOU for your comment. I hope his passing has become easier with the passing years....

아! 도대체 이런 노랠 만드는 사람은, 그리고 이런 노래를 이토록 아름답게 부르는 사람은 어디서 태어났고, 어떤 교육을 받고 어떤 사람들과 사귀며 무슨 책을 많이 읽고 살았을까.... 무릇 예술가는 이쯤 되는 분들을 가리키지 않을까.... 이런 시대에 살고 있어서 참 좋다. 눈물겹게...

This song reminds me of my grandfather everytime i hear it i play it for my son at bedtime settles him every time

@latodd53 For everyone who's lost a father, or grandfather....

There is no one can sing this song as well as Phil

awesome

kawanatyou, Thank you for watching. If you want to hear Finbar and his brothers version; have a listen to my granddad's memorial video. GC88

Beautiful

Not The relationship WE had, but I miss him nonetheless

@wolfur1 You're not wrong there... Sláinte for watching.

Omg He Looks So Different O_o Aww Go Pops! xx

Real tearjerker

@graham640 Yes he is... and STILL going strong!

Heartbreaking

wonderful ; I remember when I lost my father September 27, 2003 ; ironically on September 27, 1942 our kinsman Douglas Munro was killed at Guadalcanal and my father long told me that was a date I should never forget.

most thought provoking

me too

@mayotom I hope this song found comfort for you mo chara. Thank you for the touching comment...

@pogmo147 Its written for all dads who loved and cared for thier children... even for dads that are not blood dads...

@spillane444 I wished we'd had this played at my grandfather's funeral... Had to have it played at his wake instead... It breaks my heart, yet fills me with pride at the memories of my grandfather, every time I listen to it (like right now as I reply to you!).

Phil's the best! For the replay click 0:32

Tomas RIP

John Logan missed thy old man

absolutely dreading the day , me in boston and him in dublin , maybe the fucker will out live me for fuck sake , other dubs will find that funny ,

It's a pity about the volume --- not enough. Perhaps you could fix it. Or maybe I could get a hearing aid.

brill song by a superstar. please have a listen to my version and see what you think,cheers.

Why apologise for the watermark? That's part of the deal when using that unlicensed software. You should apologise for the shameless ripping of Phil's DVD. That said, Phil's creation is awesome and I enjoyed every second of it.

i miss my dad so much.