I Remember

I REMEMBER

A country town

People were real people

And were proud

To say what they meant

Did what they said

I REMEMBER so well

This was where my children

And I were born.

I REMEMBER this country town

Where people were loyal

And knew everyone

Neighbors were friendly

Not afraid to call

I REMEMBER

Oh, I REMEMBER

Not many years ago.

I REMEMBER when factories had to close

And generation farmers lost their farms

Friends and neighorbors lost their homes

Oh, I REMEMBER

I wonder where did the people go?

I REMEMBER the day I left

Kissed my mother

And tried not cry

I never saw not cry again

It was more than a country town

It was a town

Where my ancestors farmed

Only a short time ago

I REMEMBER

A sign read: When the last person leaves

Turn out the lights

I REMEMBER,

I REMEMBER Oh,

I REMEMBER

Wonder where did the people go.