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I took a trip today down to the old homeplace
just to see how things had changed
As I wandered through that backyard where I played
My memories took me back to yesterday
My roots are still planted down at the old homeplace
it's such a part of me
Don't matter how far away I go
or where in this world I might roam
I know that this will always be my home
Even though no one lives there anymore
in my heart I still do
Close my eyes and I dream of those days
and all of the love I once knew
My roots are still planted down at the old homeplace
it's such a part of me
Don't matter how far away I go
or where in this world I might roam
I know that this will always be my home
Don't matter how far away I go
or where in this world I might roam
I know that this will always be my home
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Sleep, sleep lay down your head in peace, peace
Just close your eyes and sleep
I remember when I was just a little one
You'd take me in your lovin' arms and rock till sleep would come
and you would sing to me a lovely lullably
and stay by my cradle till morning was nigh
You'd take me to a magic land where I'd live out my dreams
I would run in my bare feet and play down by the springs
I knew I'd slumber safe right there in my bed
I knew you were my angel watching over my head
Sleep, sleep lay down your head in peace, peace
Just close your eyes and sleep
Who would have ever thought one day I'd do the same
Kneeling by your bedside calling out your name
Telling you stories to calm your childish fears
holding you close to me wiping dry your tears
So my dear grandma just set your worries free
I will take care of you like you once cared for me
You'll slumber safely here beneath my watchful eye
and I will sing to you your lovely lullaby
Sleep, sleep lay down your head in peace, peace
Just close your eyes and sleep, sleep lay down your head in peace, peace just close your eyes and sleep...
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Reunion
04:05
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As I look around this table, I see faces I remember
and some that are hard to recognize
But I know they're all my family, it's easy to distinguish
I see the love of Jesus in their eyes
As my daddy says the prayer, I can hear my mother weepin'
she's thinkin' of the ones who've gone before
I can feel my grandma squeeze my hand a little tighter
She's dreamin' of Grandpa upon that peaceful shore
Reunion, reunion
but a foretaste of glory yet to come
Reunion, reunion
One day we'll all be home in Heaven with the Son
Now time has come for parting, we'll all go our separate ways
with heavy hearts and tears in our eyes
But we leave with the promise of a better day that's comin'
When never again we'll say goodbye
Reunion, reunion
but a foretaste of glory yet to come
Reunion, reunion
One day we'll all be home in Heaven with the Son
One day we'll all be home in Heaven with the Son
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Grandma's Hands
02:32
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Her hands reached out to those in need
When she could a hungry mouth she would feed
When something needed planted she was first to sow the seed
Grandma's hands always did good deeds
Grandma's hands were seldom ever idle
They held a child, a hand, or a Bible
They'd be rockin' a cradle or wipin' down a table
Grandma's hands did what they were able
Her hands did the cookin' and the cleanin'
But she still found the time to stitch and sew
and in between the times she wasn't ironin'
She'd piece a quilt to shield someone from cold
Grandma's hands were seldom ever idle
They held a child, a hand, or a Bible
They'd be rockin' a cradle or wipin' dry a table
Grandma's hands did what they were able
Grandma's hands did what they were able
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I Wonder
05:32
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When you look at me, I wonder what you see
Someone you love, or mere responsibility
Inconvenience thrust upon your day
or a bump in the road along your way
I wonder, wonder what you see when you look at me
When I talk to you, I wonder what you hear
Do my words grate against your ears
Ramblings of an old forgotten man
or the stories that remind me who I am
I wonder, wonder what you hear when I talk to you
When I reach for you I wonder what you feel
Does it hurt or somehow help you heal
Tenderness rises from my soul
even if my heart and mind don't know
I wonder, wonder what you feel when I reach for you
Somewhere deep inside, memory springs to life
I can see us clearly, it's 1945
I just got off the train, we're dancing in the rain
When I leave you, I wonder what you'll do
Shed a tear or will you muddle through
Breathe a sigh of sweet relief
because you know I'm finally at peace
Oh I wonder, wonder what you'll do
when I leave you
Oh I wonder, wonder what you'll do
when I leave you
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A Hand to Hold on To
05:51
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I once was a seeker, searching for something
that I could believe in, and put my faith in
When you reached out to me, knew that I'd search no more
Knew that I'd finally found, what I was longing for
A hand to hold on to, a heart that will stay true
Someone to belong to, a love that will stay new
I may not have it all, but what else now could I need
I know I have everything, got a hand to hold on to
When my life troubles me, there somewhere that I can go
I have solace there, within your heart I know
And when you hold me close, I know that I'll be alright
I can release my fears, because I have you near
A hand to hold on to, a heart that will stay true
Someone to belong to, a love that will stay new
I may not have it all, but what else now could I need
I know I have everything, got a hand to hold on to
When memory fades away, when health escapes my days
I know that you'll stay strong, that you will care for me
I know that you'll be there, standing by my side
Your touch is the last I'll feel, whenever I cease to be
A hand to hold on to, a heart that will stay true
Someone to belong to, a love that will stay new
I may not have it all, but what else now could I need
I know I have everything, got a hand to hold on to
I may not have it all, but what else now could I need
I know I've had everything, got a hand to hold on to
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Garden of Memories
03:30
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Way down deep / Within my heart / You'll find a little garden growin'
There you'll find planted / Memories from the past / Memories that forever will last
Seeds have been sown there / By my dear loved ones / Over my lifetime from the start
Through the years / They've all had a part / In this garden in my heart
Grandma and Grandpa / Mama and Daddy / Neighbors / Friends along the way
Kindly old strangers / Who may have been angels / Left behind blooms I see today
If you really want to know me / Walk with me slowly / Through this place I dearly love to be
Take my hand / We'll walk these old paths / Through the garden of my memories
Come to the garden of my memories / Come and share them all with me
I won't mind / If you shed a tear or two / As long as you don't mind / If I do
This is the most precious place to me / The garden of my memories
The garden of my memories
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I recall my mountain Granny / The homeplace where she lived
Little cabin made of stone / Down at the river's bend
She would be so happy / When we'd come up the way
She'd run out to greet us / And she would always say
Welcome home, weary traveler /
won't you come and rest with me awhile
I know the journey's been a long one /
Aren't you glad to know you come the last mile
I'd sit and listen to her / Tellin' stories from the past
From early in the morning / 'Till those evenin' shadows cast
Then we'd watch the fireflies / From her front porch swing
I'd drift off to dreamland / As I'd listen to her sing
Welcome home, weary traveler /
won't you come and rest with me awhile
I know the journey's been a long one /
Aren't you glad to know you've reached your final mile
Last time I went to see her / Found a wreath upon her door
She'd gone to live with Jesus / Know she's home forevermore
As I grow old I miss her more / with every passin' day
When I get to heaven / She'll meet me there and say
Welcome home, weary traveler /
won't you come and rest with me awhile
I know the journey's been a long one /
Aren't you glad to know you come the last mile
I know the journey's been a long one /
Aren't you glad to know you've reached the final mile
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Down on Memory Lane
04:25
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I remember when / I was just a kid
Used to walk with daddy / When his day would end
He'd tell me 'bout the life he'd built / All the things he'd done
We'd talk about the family / And those fields that he loved
Down on memory lane / He would meet me there
Easin' towards twilight / Out in the evening air
Growin' up that always was / The best part of my day
Walkin' with daddy / Down on memory lane
As I got older / Seemed I never had the time
I was far too busy / To pay him any mind
I'd see him walkin' there / Out on memory lane
I'd drive right past him / Without even a wave
Down on memory lane / He'd be waitin' there
Easin' towards twilight / Out in the evenin' air
It never crossed my mind / There would come a day
I'd miss my daddy / Down on memory lane
Daddy is gone now / He's set aside the plow
Years pass so quickly / Sometimes I wonder how
As I walk the path up to the house / We all once called home
I walk a little past now / And lay flowers on his stone
Down on memory lane / He would meet me there
Easin' towards twilight / Out in the evening air
Oh, how I miss those times / When I would end my days
Walkin' with daddy / Down on memory lane
It never crossed my mind / There would come a day
When I'd miss my daddy / Down on memory lane
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Grandma's Old Button Box
03:46
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I remember this one / It's from Grandpa's work shirt
From his days / Down at B.D. Holt
Never made much money / But the family had plenty
Never knew / Hunger or the cold
I'm goin' through / Grandma's Old Button Box
Each one I admire / Brings back a memory
Sometimes through my tears / I think I see
Grandma goin' through her button box with me
This little white one / Is from the wedding gown
My mother wore / back in '63
Grandma told me stories / how Daddy was so happy
And mama was / Pretty as could be
I'm goin' through / Grandma's Old Button Box
Each one I admire / Brings back a memory
Sometimes through my tears / I think I see
Grandma goin' through her button box with me
This ones from the dress / Grandma wore to Grandpa's funeral
Doesn't seem / all that long ago
Never dreamed I'd be here / Sortin' through old buttons
Wishin' I / Still had her hand to hold
I'm goin' through / Grandma's Old Button Box
Each one I admire / Brings back a memory
Sometimes through my tears / I think I see
Grandma goin' through her button box with me
Grandma's going through her button box with me
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Whisper
03:12
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Years have gone by / My, where does it fly
The children have grown / Now we're all alone
Now we're right back / Where we started from
Sitting together / At setting of sun
Our love has lasted / through all the years
Through all the heartaches / Tears and the fears
Our love's still strong / Still feels just right
We still shine as bright / As the stars out tonight
Whisper you love me / Whisper you care
Whisper you need me / I'll always be there
Whisper sweet nothings / For me to hear
I'll whisper back / How I love you dear
Out on this porch swing / We reminisce
The ups and the downs / The hit and the miss
One thing's for certain / One thing is true
I'm glad that I've lived / This lifetime with you
Whisper you love me / Whisper you care
Whisper you need me / I'll always be there
Whisper sweet nothings / For me to hear
I'll whisper back / How I love you dear
Whisper sweet nothings / for me to hear
I'll whisper back / I love you my dear
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The Perfect Pair
03:46
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He reminds her of / Someone she used to know
From not that long ago
If she looks / Deep within his eyes it seems
There's a distant memory
She says you know I'm glad you came /
But please forgive me I just can't recall your name
So he just smiles and he / Strokes her hair
Even though it's almost more / Than he can bear
She might not/ Understand all that much
But she still knows / His gentle touch
And love still makes them
The Perfect Pair
As he turns to go / A tear rolls down his face
He hates to leave her in this place
She takes his hand / And holds it oh, so near
For a moment / Her mind is clear
She says I know you have to go /
But please remember / that I'll always love you so
And she just smiles and she / Strokes his hair
Even though it's almost more / Than she can bear
She might not/ Understand all that much
But she still knows / He needs her touch
And love still makes them
The Perfect Pair
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13. |
Whisper (1993)
02:08
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A Morning in Weslaco
01:54
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Reunion (2004)
04:50
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Joel Brogon Texas
Joel Brogon is a Folk/Americana Singer/Songwriter from South Texas.
At the heart of Brogon's artistry lies
a profound commitment to narrative storytelling, weaving tales inspired by his own life experiences and those around him. Through his songs, he sheds light on a wide range of topics, from the beauty of nature to social justice issues like LGBTQ+ rights and environmental stewardship.
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