The Old Refrain
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I often think of home, the o-lie-a
When I am all alone and far away
I sing an old refrain, the o-lie-a
For it recalls to me a bygone day
It takes me back again to meadows fair
Where sunlight's golden rays beam everywhere
My childhood joys again come back to me
My mother's face in fancy too I see
It was my mother taught me how to sing
And to that memory my heart will cling
I'm never sad, alone when on my way
As long as I can sing the o-lie-a
Though years have past and gone, the o-lie-a
Although my heart is young, my head is gray
Yet still the echoes ring, the o-lie-a
And dear old memories forever stay
My song can bring me visions full of light
And sweetest dreams throughout the darkest night
Of all that life can give of summer's best
I'll take it with me when I go to rest
And when at last my journey here is o'er
'Twill ring more joyfully than e'er before
When up to heaven I will make my way
The angels too will sing the o-lie-a