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.