Beloved Memories

Song lyrics, precious memories, flowing through my mind,

Those times I had as a child, beloved days I've left behind.

When I see a most beautiful floral garden, a colorful jubilee,

My thoughts run back to red dirt roads, a place I used to be.

Georgia days of carefree fun, I swam and played in the sun,

Chased lightning bugs in the night, by wide creeks, did run.

Collected arrowheads, found four-leafed clovers, in the park,

Sundays shared fine food on the grounds, left a soulful mark.

Refrain:

Precious memories I count in the night before I go to sleep,

Each one has a special place, in my mind, where I do keep.

Times of sweet life I once had, growing up in a loving family,

Days I'll keep locked away, in my heart, mean so much to me.

Georgia land, southern ways, and in rain and sun, alike,

Camping out in the tent, on trails, as I rode my old bike.

Fishing in rivers, lakes, all streams, just to wet my hook,

Didn't have to catch one thing, just to be there, all it took.

Climbing mountain paths so high, one more breath, to die,

Amid white puffy clouds, where eagles flew, bright blue sky.

Roasting hot dogs over a fire, all marshmallows on the side,

As we each swapped jokes, told tall tales, always to confide.

Refrain:

Precious memories, I count in the night, before I go to sleep,

Each one has a special place, in my mind, where I do keep.

Times of sweet life I once had, growing up in a loving family,

Days I'll keep locked away in my heart, mean so much to me.

If you ever go down to Georgia, you'll never want to leave,

Many good things there you'll find, hard for you to believe.

There's down-home country music, Rock and Roll, Blues,

Eating spots glad you've found, good old Brunswick stews.

Going picnicking, to swim, sunbathing along each seashore,

Along outer banks, deepsea fishing, who could ask for more.

Dear Georgia, I'll have to miss you, but for only a little while,

As in my heart, stays your spirit, on my face remains a smile.

Refrain:

Precious memories I count in the night before I go to sleep,

Each one has a special place, in my heart where I do keep.

Times of sweet life, I once had growing up in a loving family,

Days I'll keep locked away in my heart, mean so much to me.

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