Faron Young – I've Got Precious Memories lyrics

Composer(s) – Billy Deaton, Ellen Crandell, Sam Givens

I was walkin' home from work last night
And I got so tired and thirsty
The fool inside of me said stop one drink's alright
Then I walked into a barroom
And that's where I met temptation

Though I fought to keep control of me
Temptation won the fight

Now I've got precious memories
They're all I've got to cling to
Precious memories are all I've got to hold
I've got memories of a sweet wife
And memories of a good life

That was just before temptation
Told my sweet wife all she knows

She had long black hair and eyes as blue as heaven
And the dress she wore fit her much too tight
And that's when passion called me and I answered

And though I fought to keep control of me
Temptation won the fight

Now I've got precious memories
They're all I've got to cling to
Precious memories are all I've got to hold
I've got memories of a sweet wife
And memories of a good life

That was just before temptation
Told my sweet wife all she knows