Souvenir

Story Behind The Song

My boyfriend was always bringing me souvenirs from each place he went. I'm not very sentimental - so I'd get rid of them - and hurt his feelings. I'd rather just have the memory of the moments recorded in my journals.

Song Description

A melodic Patsy Cline-esque ballad that explores sentimentality and different ways people keep their favorite moments alive.

Song Length 4:14 Genre Country - Traditional, Country - Honky Tonk
Tempo Slow (71 - 90) Lead Vocal Female Vocal
Mood Endearing, Charming Subject Happiness, General
Similar Artists Patsy Cline, Willie Nelson Language English
Era 1950 - 1959

Lyrics

I don?t need a souvenir -- to remember this
it?s etched in my mind -- the taste of your kiss

I don?t need a postcard -- to tell me where I?ve been
I look in your eyes -- it takes me right back then

but the roses have been special
we both know ? their fragrance is short lived
my memory lasts longer than anything you might give

I don?t read the paper clippings -- even I save time to time
but I play that song -- it jumps to the front of my mind

I don?t use the things you give -- they just sit on my shelf
If I kept everything -- I?d have room for nothing else

chorus

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There is one thing I confess, I write down in my books
every thought I hold dear, so it remains clear, so I don?t need a souvenir

the roses have been special
we both know ? their fragrance is short lived
my memory lasts longer than anything you might give
my memory lasts longer than anything you might give

Lyrics Mary Alice Wood Music Mary Alice Wood
Producer Mary Alice Wood/Jack Petracek/Mike Martin Publisher sugarstickygirl music
Performance Mary Alice Wood-vocals, acoustic guitar; John Horton - bass, electric guitar; Brian Reed - drums; Kip Loui - backing vocals

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