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