Georgia on My Mind
Ray Charles & The Count Basie Orchestra Lyrics
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The whole day through (the whole day through)
Just an old sweet song
Keeps Georgia on my mind (Georgia on my mind)
I said Georgia
Georgia
A song of you (a song of you)
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
I said Georgia
Oh Georgia, no peace I find (no peace I find)
Just an old sweet song
Keeps Georgia on my mind (Georgia on my mind)
Other arms reach out to me
Other eyes smile tenderly
Still in peaceful dreams I see
The road leads back to you
Whoa-whoa, Georgia
Georgia
No peace, no peace I find
Just an old, sweet song
Keeps Georgia on my mind (Georgia on my mind)
I said just an old sweet song
Keeps Georgia on my mind
Ray Charles's "Georgia On My Mind" is often regarded as one of the most iconic songs of all time. The song is a love letter to the state of Georgia, as Charles sings about how much he thinks about his home state. The lyrics talk about how even when he's away from Georgia, he can't stop thinking about it, and the melody that he sings is an "old sweet song" that he can't get out of his head.
The first verse of the song sets the tone for the rest of the lyrics. Ray Charles repeats the word "Georgia" twice, emphasizing the state's importance to him. The second line reveals that this is a song that he sings "the whole day through," truly highlighting how much he thinks about Georgia. The third line mentions that he has a special connection to a certain tune, which keeps his home state on his mind. This connection is further revealed in the second verse, where Charles compares the tune to the sound of "moonlight through the pines."
The song's bridge talks about how, despite other people and other places trying to take his attention, Charles still dreams of Georgia. He sings about how he sees a "road" in his dreams that leads him back to his home state. This longing for Georgia is also present in the final verse and the outro, where Charles repeats the lines "no peace I find" and "Keeps Georgia on my mind." The lyrics are deeply emotional and speak to the feeling of homesickness that many people experience when they are away from the places that they love.
Line by Line Meaning
Georgia, Georgia
The state of Georgia, oh Georgia
The whole day through (the whole day through)
I think about you all day long
Just an old sweet song
Just a reminder of our love
Keeps Georgia on my mind (Georgia on my mind)
I can't get Georgia or you out of my head
I said Georgia
I can't help but say your name
A song of you (a song of you)
My love for you is like a sweet melody
Comes as sweet and clear
I can hear your voice so clearly
As moonlight through the pines
Like the beauty of the night sky through a forest
Other arms reach out to me
Others may try to love me, but it's not the same
Other eyes smile tenderly
Others may try to make me happy, but it's not genuine
Still in peaceful dreams I see
Even when I sleep, thoughts of you occupy my mind
The road leads back to you
No matter where I go, my heart always brings me back to you
Oh Georgia, no peace I find (no peace I find)
Without you, I'm restless and without peace
Whoa-whoa, Georgia
An expression of my deep feelings for you
No peace, no peace I find
I can't rest until I'm with you
Just an old, sweet song
My only comfort is the memory of our love
Keeps Georgia on my mind (Georgia on my mind)
My love for you and our memories together stay with me always
Lyrics © Kanjian Music, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Hoagy Carmichael, Stuart Gorell
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@murph3001
Have heard Ray sing this many many times. The fun is he never sings it quite the same. __ in my opinion this piece is the greatest American song ever. RIP my hero.
@richardcondon3797
Ray on the Ivory with the voice only God would give.
@richardcondon3797
Honey wrote a song about his home and his final resting place. This is a hymn.
@richardcondon3797
that is Hoagey....
@terencedawson3142
🖤🖤🖤
Perfect song for unwinding on a rainy Friday night after a hectic work week.
Sip something smooth and relax.
@whatsthescore1289
Perfection! Never heard this version by Ray.
@richardcondon3797
These are some of Charle's recordings with a master backing him up. Ray sang pithing the new compositions.
@richardcondon3797
Some of Ray's best takes backed by another master.
@GusKohler
You’re the man
@Tremaine26
Best one