Georgia On My Mind
Eddie Heywood & His Orchestra w/ Billie Holiday Lyrics


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Georgia, Georgia
The whole day through
Just an old sweet song keeps
Georgia on my mind

Georgia, Georgia
A song of you
Comes as sweet and clear as
Moonlight through the pines

Other arms reach out to me
Other eyes smile tenderly
Still in peaceful dreams I see
The roads leads back to you

Georgia, Georgia
No peace I find
Just an old sweet song keeps
Georgia on my mind

Other arms reach out to me
Other eyes smile tenderly
Still in peaceful dreams I see
The roads leads back to you

Georgia, Georgia
No peace I find




Just an old sweet song
keeps Georgia on my mind

Overall Meaning

The song "Georgia On My Mind" is a beautiful and nostalgic tribute to the state of Georgia. Billie Holiday's interpretation of Eddie Heywood & His Orchestra's composition is stunning and evokes a sense of longing and homesickness. The lyrics speak about how even though the singer is far away from Georgia, they can never forget about it. The song's refrain "Just an old sweet song keeps Georgia on my mind" encapsulates this sentiment, with the reference to a song being a metaphor for the memories and emotions that are conjured up when thinking about one's home.


The verses go on to describe the singer's memories of Georgia, with descriptions of moonlight through the pines and peaceful dreams of the road leading back to Georgia. The chorus repeats the sentiment of the first verse, emphasizing the hold that Georgia has on the singer's heart. The final verse acknowledges the lack of peace that comes with being away from Georgia, with the singer recognizing that it is the memories and the sweet song of Georgia that keep them longing for home.


Line by Line Meaning

Georgia, Georgia
Addressing the state of Georgia


The whole day through
Thinking about it all day


Just an old sweet song keeps
A particular song on the mind


Georgia on my mind
Thinking about the state of Georgia


Georgia, Georgia
Addressing the state of Georgia


A song of you
A song that reminds of the state of Georgia


Comes as sweet and clear as
It sounds like a beautiful melody


Moonlight through the pines
Just like the calm nature at night


Other arms reach out to me
People try to distract my thoughts from Georgia


Other eyes smile tenderly
Others try to comfort me with their kind looks


Still in peaceful dreams I see
Even in my peaceful sleep


The roads leads back to you
My mind returns to thinking about Georgia


Georgia, Georgia
Addressing the state of Georgia


No peace I find
Not at peace without thinking about Georgia


Just an old sweet song keeps
Only a particular song on the mind


Georgia on my mind
Thinking about the state of Georgia




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Hoagy Carmichael, Stuart Gorell

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