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I
was a child of the forties
Sitting
around that big old radio
With
my dear mama and daddy
Listening
to the opry show.
I
remember hearing HOWDEEEEE
As
friendly as I ever heard;
And,
oh, how we laughed on Saturday nights
To
the jokes of sweet Minnie Pearl
Her
real name was Sarah Cannon,
But
we knew her as Minnie Pearl.
In
her private life she was great,
Helping
people throughout the world
She
was friends with more presidents
Than
most of us have ever seen,
But
she loved the real common folks.
She
was truly the opry queen
Minnie
was an entertainer
And
a character loved by all,
And
you have to think of her ole straw hat
When
you think of the Ryman Hall.
She
was just so proud to be here
And
we were so proud to have her,
The
young lady from Grinders Switch.
She
was country music’s real pearl.
Minnie,
I’m just someone who’s real thankful
For
being on this earth with you.
Other
great ladies will follow,
But
none will ever fill your Mary Jane shoes.
You
were queen of the Grand Ole Opry
For
forty years and more,
And
you took our hearts with you,
When
you walked through heaven’s door.
Yes!
Minnie, you’re gone from us now,
But
you left sweet memories behind.
We
will never forget you, Mam.
You
will forever be on our mind
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