Once in life, you'll meet someone who gives to you
The reason for that life is what some love can do
So now I'm armed for troubled time with all I knew
For I love you, my favorite memory

You gave me something time could never take from me
A light that guides me when life's dark and I can't see
But when I need a hand to hold, you'll comfort me
You'll always be my favorite memory

Your lips were sweet, your arms were warm, I tasted light
You'll have my heart all your dreams each night
Till something comes up yonder now and I must sleep
You'll always be my favorite memory

So now, don't cry, it's not goodbye, it's just so long
I'll take you with me where I travel from now on
But when I close my eyes at night and go to sleep
You're lying there, my favorite memory

You're lying there, my favorite memory

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Writer(s): MERLE HAGGARD