I Shall Sing the Songs of Yesteryear

I shall sing the songs of yesteryear When word and phrase were understood, And harmonies were pleasant to the ear And social norms were ever good. I shall sing the songs of yesteryear When love was deep and endearing, The songs that made my heart appear To swell with pride when hearing. I shall sing the songs of yesteryear Telling stories of folks living large, Their lives in selfless sacrifice, I hear Felling giant trees and toting barge. I shall sing the songs of yesteryear Sang by the hearth in childhood days, Songs of God and country here And think of doing good…always. I shall sing the songs of yesteryear The best songs I ever heard. They live beyond the ages' tear Without ever changing a word.