Gloria Gaither (b. March 4, 1942) is a songwriter for gospel music, along with her husband, Bill Gaither. She also sang in the Bill Gaither Trio, one of the most influential groups in recent Christian music.
Georgia on My Mind
Bill & Gloria Gaither Lyrics
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A story that I know is true
A little rose that bloomed in Georgia
With hair of gold and a heart so true
Way down in the blue ridge mountains
Way down where the tall pines grow
Lives my sweetheart of the mountains
Her mother left her with another
A carefree life she had planned
The baby now she is a lady
The one her mother couldn't stand
We often sing those songs together
I watched her do her little part
She smiled at me when I would tell her
That she was my sweetheart
The lyrics of Bill & Gloria Gaither's song "Georgia on My Mind" tell a heartwarming story about a little girl who was left by her mother but grew into a beautiful young lady, loved by everyone around her. The opener encourages the listener to pay attention to the singer's story, suggesting that it's a true one. The singer then goes on to describe "a little rose that bloomed in Georgia," a reference to the young lady who he loves.
The second stanza locates the story in Way down in the blue ridge mountains, where the tall pines grow, giving a sense of where the singer and his love interest live. He describes her as "my sweetheart of the mountains" and "my little Georgia rose," highlighting her beauty and the love he feels for her. The third stanza talks about how her mother left her in search of a carefree life, but the baby (his beloved) grew up to become the woman her mother wished she could have been. The final stanza is about how the couple often sing together, and how much joy and happiness it brings them both.
Line by Line Meaning
Now come and listen to my story
Please pay attention to the story I am about to tell
A story that I know is true
This is a genuine and authentic story
A little rose that bloomed in Georgia
Referring to a remarkable girl from the state of Georgia
With hair of gold and a heart so true
She has shining golden hair and very honest emotions
Way down in the blue ridge mountains
Located in the Blue Ridge Mountains region that's deep down in Georgia
Way down where the tall pines grow
In the area where the tall pine trees flourish
Lives my sweetheart of the mountains
My beloved who lives in the mountains
She's my little Georgia rose
Referring to the girl he loves who is as delicate and beautiful as a rose
Her mother left her with another
Her mother entrusted her to someone else's care
A carefree life she had planned
Her mother had other intentions for her daughter's life that didn't involve responsibility or worries
The baby now she is a lady
Despite her upbringing, she has grown into an adult woman
The one her mother couldn't stand
Her mother didn't approve of her and probably didn't show her affection or love
We often sing those songs together
We enjoy singing together as a pastime
I watched her do her little part
I observed her sing or perform during these singing moments
She smiled at me when I would tell her
She found happiness in my affection towards her
That she was my sweetheart
Reiterating her importance to him and their relationship
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: BILL MONROE
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Liz Stovall
on Peace Shall Come
Totally beautiful and what a promise!!!!
Rebekka Moeckl-Kaehler
on I Heard The Voice Of Jesus Say
Such a nice song