Pearls

These pearls from my mother, passed down from her mother

Of everything they gave me, I treasure them most

Can't wear them, can't hold them, don't come from the ocean

Oh, they're way more precious than anything I own

They're written in my soul

Remember who you are, and don't forget to pray

Make sure he's your best friend

When you give your heart away

Be kind, be strong

Be someone everyone can count on

Yeah, someday

I'm gonna give my little girl

These pearls

Oh yeah, yeah

I'll teach her about make-up, boyfriends and break-ups

I'll share all the wisdom I've ever learned

Like beauty's on the inside, give it your best try

I'll pass down the same words I've always heard

And she'll carry them with her

Remember who you are, and don't forget to pray

Make sure he's your best friend

When you give your heart away

Be kind, be strong

Be someone everyone can count on

Yeah, someday

I'm gonna give my little girl

These pearls, these pearls

She'll tell her daughter, and she'll tell hers too

I've saved these pearls just for you

Just for you

Remember who you are, and don't forget to pray

Make sure he's your best friend

When you give your heart away

Yeah, be kind, be strong

Be someone everyone can count on

Yeah, someday

I'm gonna give my little girl

Oh, someday

I'm gonna give my little girl

These pearls

These precious pearls