Story Behind The Song
Reminiscence, nostalgia, and family.
Song Description
Bittersweet memories of my parents.
| Song Length |
3:26 |
Genre |
Pop - Easy Listening, Rock - Easy Listening |
| Tempo |
Medium Slow (91 - 110) |
Lead Vocal |
Female Vocal |
| Mood |
Moving, Poignant |
Subject |
Regret, General |
| Similar Artists |
Jewel, Michelle Shocked |
Language |
English |
| Era |
2000 and later |
| |
Lyrics
Papa played he banjo
Played it all the time
Sometimes he got the words mixed up
And didn?t always rhyme
Mama was so pretty
Beautiful and bright
She always seemed to have a dream
But never found the light
Those were the days
Those were the days
Papa was an artist
Painting gave him pride
Brushes dipped in color
And carefully applied
Mama read her novels
She?d read throughout the night
She?d watch her mystery movies
Filmed in black and white
Those were the days
Those were the days
Papa lived with sadness
Mama had a broken heart
I remember them together
I remember them apart
Those were the days
Those were the days
Five foot two, eyes of blue
Oh, but what those eyes could do
Has anybody seen my
Papa play the banjo
2005©
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