These pearls from my mother, passed down from her mother Of they gave me, I treasure them most Can’t wear them, can’t hold them, come from the ocean Oh, they’re way more precious than anything own They’re written in my soul
(Chorus:) who you are, and don’t forget to pray Make sure he’s your best friend When you give your heart away kind, be strong, Be someone everyone can count Yeah, someday I’m gonna give my little girl These pearls
I’ll teach her about make-up, boyfriends and break-ups I’ll share all the wisdom I’ve learned Like beauty’s on the give it your best try I’ll pass down the same words I’ve always heard And she’ll them with her
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She’ll tell her daughter, and she’ll tell hers too I’ve saved these just for you