The Ol' Heart-strings

There’s somethin’ ‘bout this time o’ year
That brings us thoughts of loved ones dear
An’ we find our-selves wishin’ they was near
An’ it tugs at the old heart-strings
We hear their laughter echoin’
An’ their voice upon the evenin’
As good ol’ days we’re rememberin’
An’ it tugs at the old heart-strings

Everyone knows grown men don’t cry
But sometimes I git some dirt in me eye
An’ when you aint lookin’ I wipe ‘em dry
Cause it tugs at the old heart-strings
To know that the one ya’ love is out there
An’ won’t be home this year to share
In makin’ memories for next year
An’ it tugs at the old heart-strings

So iffen yore circle aint broken yet
I’m a-tellin’ ya’ now so ya’ don’t forget
Tell ‘em ya’ love ‘em an’ tell ‘em again
Til it tugs on the old heart-strings
‘Cause afore ya’ know it they’re gone from your door
An’ don’t come home so much anymore
An’ your gonna miss ‘em, yep, that’s for shore
As it tugs on the old heart-strings

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Janet Martin

Lord, not everyone can be
with those they love
this Christmas....
Some have moved
to a new home above
this Christmas....
some simply can not be
where they would love to be
this Christmas.....
Be near to them and let them see
YOU! this Christmas! Amen