Papa Played the Banjo

Story Behind The Song

Reminiscence, nostalgia, and family.

Song Description

Bittersweet memories of my parents.

Song Length 3:26 Genre Pop - Easy Listening, Rock - Easy Listening
Tempo Medium Slow (91 - 110) Lead Vocal Female Vocal
Mood Moving, Poignant Subject Regret, General
Similar Artists Jewel, Michelle Shocked Language English
Era 2000 and later

Lyrics

Papa played he banjo
Played it all the time
Sometimes he got the words mixed up
And didn?t always rhyme

Mama was so pretty
Beautiful and bright
She always seemed to have a dream
But never found the light

Those were the days
Those were the days

Papa was an artist
Painting gave him pride
Brushes dipped in color
And carefully applied

Mama read her novels
She?d read throughout the night
She?d watch her mystery movies
Filmed in black and white

Those were the days
Those were the days

Papa lived with sadness
Mama had a broken heart
I remember them together
I remember them apart

Those were the days
Those were the days

Five foot two, eyes of blue
Oh, but what those eyes could do
Has anybody seen my
Papa play the banjo


2005©





Lyrics Paul Pantano Music Paul Pantano
Producer Paul Pantano Publisher Paul Pantano
Performance Paul Pantano, Laura Borghardt Label Dinky Productions
This track is on 2 Member Playlists
Playlist Creator Playlist Name Date Added
Lawrence K. Bodien Folk 1/15/2015
Penny Towers My Top Songs 9/10/2007

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