Georgia On My Mind
Mildred Bailey Lyrics


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Melodies bring memories
That linger in my heart
Make me think of Georgia
Why did we ever part?

Some sweet day when blossoms fall
And all the world's a song
I'll go back to Georgia
'Cause that's where I belong.

Georgia, Georgia, the whole day through
Just an old sweet song keeps
Georgia on my mind (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 road leads back to you.

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

Instrumental Interlude

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

Georgia, Georgia, no peace I find




Just an old sweet song keeps Georgia on my mind.
Georgia on my mind.

Overall Meaning

The opening lines of "Melodies bring memories That linger in my heart" set the tone for Mildred Bailey's song, "Georgia on My Mind." The lyrics express the singer's longing for Georgia, a place where she feels she belongs. She reflects on the memories and how they make her think of the place where she left behind. The line "Why did we ever part?" speaks to the singer's regret about leaving Georgia and begs the question about whether it was the right choice or not.


The chorus of "Georgia, Georgia, the whole day through" reiterates the importance of this place in the singer's mind. The sweet melody and clear moonlight through the pines capture the beauty of this southern state. The singer sees no peace but to return to the place she has left behind. The song becomes an old sweet song that keeps Georgia on her mind.


Overall, Mildred Bailey's song "Georgia on My Mind" is a testament to the power of nostalgia and how it can shape our perceptions of a place. It shows how, even after we leave a place behind, it can still linger in our hearts and memories.


Line by Line Meaning

Melodies bring memories
The sound and rhythm of music awaken past experiences and emotions


That linger in my heart
Those memories stay with me and continue to impact my feelings


Make me think of Georgia
They remind me of a specific place, Georgia


Why did we ever part?
I am questioning why I had to leave Georgia and part from what I love


Some sweet day when blossoms fall
A beautiful time in the future, when flowers fall gently, soft and colorful falling leaves reminding the final chapter of of the year


And all the world's a song
Where everything will sound like music and harmony.


I'll go back to Georgia
My destination will be Georgia


'Cause that's where I belong.
I feel like I belong and have a home in Georgia.


Georgia, Georgia, the whole day through
Georgia is significant the entire day


Just an old sweet song keeps Georgia on my mind (Georgia on my mind).
I have a nostalgic feeling that lingers and the song keeps Georgia in my mind all the time


Georgia, Georgia, a song of you
Georgia, this tune represents you


Comes as sweet and clear as moonlight through the pines.
It is a beautiful song which has clarity, clarity and it is as beautiful as moonlight shining through the pine trees.


Other arms reach out to me
Others offer me compassion and love


Other eyes smile tenderly
I am seeing more kindness and gentleness from other people's eyes


Still in peaceful dreams I see
When I'm dreaming, I'm finding myself in a peaceful place


The road leads back to you.
And the way back leads straight to you


Georgia, Georgia, no peace I find
Because I am away, I cannot find my peace, I cannot find Georgia's happiness.


Just an old sweet song keeps Georgia on my mind.
Until I am back, the familiar sweet song will keep reminding me of Georgia




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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

@wyndhleodumegwu253

Never knew that Mildred Bailey was American Indian.

I adore her singing from her first note; don't you?

Divas to whom we are perennially indebted:

Bessie Smith
Mildred Rinker Bailey
Billie Holiday
Dorothy Dandrige
Dinah Washington
Pegee Lee
Hazel Scott
Mahalia Jackson
Doris Day...

Lohvissimo!



All comments from YouTube:

@LOGANBOGGS-dk9xe

I will always be a Mildred Bailey and I will eternally enjoy this song too and rest in piece forever and always Mildred Bailey.

@danielweir65

Mildred was a real beautiful singer. ❤❤

@larsgsanger3105

❤️

@wyndhleodumegwu253

Never knew that Mildred Bailey was American Indian.

I adore her singing from her first note; don't you?

Divas to whom we are perennially indebted:

Bessie Smith
Mildred Rinker Bailey
Billie Holiday
Dorothy Dandrige
Dinah Washington
Pegee Lee
Hazel Scott
Mahalia Jackson
Doris Day...

Lohvissimo!

@mikedag1176

She is indeed Native American!!

@larsgsanger3105

🌸🌺❤️👍

@wyndhl8309

@Mike Dag Respect 🙏

@BlackIndians-dv1iy

Mildred Bailey was truly a MASTER of the gifts made available to her. BLESS u for posting! What a GENIUS to take IN the GENIUS of Black People who birthed JAZZ , while incorporating her own Tribal influences of the Schitsu'umsh People of Northern Idaho & Eastern Washington. The combination of African & Indigenous culture is so POWERFUL! With a simple SONG, as MEDICINE, we are able to melt the cold=hearted FEAR and break through the terrorizing LIES set in motion by the racist sadism of white male supremacy aimed to profit from our exploitation and white-washed traumatizing colonization. Georgia on my Mind, a song written by 2 college buddies NOT from Georgia, brings not only the sweet haunting melody of Mildred Bailey who gave credit to her the Schitsu'umsh People when given the opportunity, but also lays the ground for Ray Charles, who was just born when the song was written, to take it to an all time HIGH 30 years later. YES!

@marialalasmith9562

Exactly! Speak on it!

@marialalasmith9562

Exactly! Speak on it!

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