I open up the drawer and take the picture from with in
From a time so long ago, I can't remember... I don't recall
It's real faded in the corners and it's worn around the edge
From the constant hours, spent holding it close to my heart
But all the hours of past can't erase the memory there
Of the young man and the woman and love that they once shared
Through a lifetime
I remember... mama always said to me
Now son don't be afraid, it's not a lifetime guarantee
You won't find it everyday... you've got to search real hard
She said of all the times you tried, or all the times you will fail
Don't let this setback stop you, my boy you must prevail
For a love just like they had... my Mom and Dad
Time now has moved on and I've got kids of my own
It's part of my life, I hold in wonder... I thank the Lord
The day will come real soon when I will have to let them go
To try and find their own way on life's long and winding road
But it's so hard, so very hard
I'll tell them of the picture and the love long, long ago
And the words from my Mama, that I think they
Should know for a lifetime
I remember... mama always said to me
Now son don't be afraid, it's not a lifetime guarantee
You won't find it everyday... you've got to search real hard
She said of all the times you tried, or all the times you will fail
Don't let this setback stop you, my boy you must prevail
For a love just like they had... my Mom and Dad
Just like they had... my Mom and Dad