Georgia on My Mind
Willie Nelson Wynton Marsalis Lyrics


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Georgia, Georgia, the whole day through.
An' 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 road leads back to you.

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

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

On my mind.
On my mind.

On my mind.
On my mind.

On my mind.
On my mind.





On my mind.
On my mind.

Overall Meaning

The song "Georgia On My Mind" by Willie Nelson and Wynton Marsalis is a beautiful ode to the state of Georgia. The song is a reflection of the artist's deep and abiding love for the state, which he describes as being on his mind all day long. The lyrics paint a picture of a man who is deeply troubled and unsettled, unable to find peace even as he dreams of returning to the place where he feels most at home.


The song's evocative imagery, such as the moonlight shining through the pines, captures the essence of Georgia's beauty and natural splendor. The singer is torn between his memories of Georgia and his present reality, where other arms and eyes beckon him. Despite this, he remains resolutely focused on his home state, returning to it in his dreams and clinging to an old sweet song that reminds him of Georgia.


Overall, "Georgia On My Mind" is a fitting tribute to one of America's most iconic states, capturing both its beauty and the longing that it inspires in those who have left it behind.


Line by Line Meaning

Georgia, Georgia, the whole day through.
Georgia lingers in my thoughts all day long.


An' just an old sweet song keeps Georgia on my mind.
Georgia stays on my mind due to a sweet and nostalgic tune.


Georgia, Georgia, a song of you,
A sweet and melodious song that reminds me of Georgia.


Comes as sweet and clear as moonlight through the pines.
The song is as sweet and clear as moonlight shining through the trees.


Other arms reach out to me;
Other people try to offer me love and comfort.


Other eyes smile tenderly.
Other people show me kindness and affection.


Still in peaceful dreams I see,
In my peaceful dreams, I envision a path leading back to Georgia.


The road leads back to you.
I long to return and be with you, Georgia.


Georgia, Georgia, no peace I find.
Even without conflict, Georgia remains a constant thought and longing.


Just an old sweet song keeps Georgia on my mind.
This sweet and poignant song is enough to bring Georgia to my mind once again.


On my mind.
Georgia is constantly in my thoughts.


On my mind.
The thoughts about Georgia persist in my mind.


On my mind.
I cannot escape the constant thoughts about Georgia.


On my mind.
Georgia remains at the forefront of my thoughts and emotions.




Lyrics © CAMPBELL CONNELLY FRANCE
Written by: Hoagy Carmichael, Stuart Gorell

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Comments from YouTube:

Chinalights

Just what I thought that Georgia on my Mind with Willie Nelson singing could not get any better, but it just did. Those boys know what they talkin bout! 😁♥️

Dick Lindner

Love this man and this song!Live on for ever Willie Nelson!

computerdynamo

That plunger work is truly something to behold.  Nice, heartfelt rendition by two legends.

hawkrider88

Not to mention Willie's harmonica player...always so darn bluesy.

Rickie Freihage

I watched that entire program 9 years ago. It is the best performance of the entire group and of course Willie!

Marvin Goodman

Willie & Wynton doing a Ray Charles classic.....DON'T GET MUCH BETTER THAN THIS.....

Sheila Harris

Willie is the truth!

Maria Helena

Maravilho!

Fatima Lima

maravilhoso!

silvia caggiano

Maravilloso!!!

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