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Precious Memories

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"Precious Memories"
By Alan Jackson
Capo 3
[Intro]
D
[Verse 1]
DPrecious memories, unseen angGels,D  
Sent from somewherBme to my soulE7  A7  
DHow they linger, ever neGar me,D  
And the sacred A7past unfoldsD  
[Chorus]
Precious memories how they linger,
HGow they ever flood my soulD  
In the stillness, of thGe midnightD  
Precious sacred sA7cenes unfoldD  
[Verse 2]
DPrecious father, lovinGg motherD  
Fly across Bmthe lonely yE7earsA7  
Dand old home scenes of my childhoGodD  
in fond memory A7appearsD  
[Chorus]
Precious memories how they linger,
GHow they ever flood my soulD  
In the stillness, of tGhe midnightD  
Precious sacred scA7enes unfoldD  
[Break]
D G D A7 D
[Verse 3]
DI remember MothGer prayingD  
Father too, Bmon bended E7kneeA7  
Dthe sun is sinking, shadowGs fallingD  
but their prayeA7rs still follow meD  
[Chorus]
Precious memories how they linger,
GHow they ever flood my soulD  
In the stillness, of tGhe midnightD  
Precious sacred A7scenes unfoldD  
Precious memories A7fill my soulG  D  
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The story behind the song

"Precious Memories" is a deeply personal song for Alan Jackson, appearing on his second gospel album, Precious Memories Volume II. These gospel albums are a departure from his usual country style, offering a collection of traditional hymns. This particular song, like the first Precious Memories album, reflects a heartfelt connection to faith and remembrance. It plays like a quiet, reflective moment, inviting you to connect with cherished spiritual recollections.

AI-written from these sources:Precious Memories (Alan Jackson album) — Wikipedia ↗Alan Jackson — Wikipedia ↗MusicBrainz ↗

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