Blue Ribbon Eyes

I wish I could be

In North Carolina

Lying under the trees

You and me, baby

Birds flying by

Looking into your blue ribbon eyes



Driving to Hamlet

You said, matter of fact

That you'd always love her

And none after that

I swallowed big tears

Under pretty blue skies

Memories of love in your blue ribbon eyes



Why, oh, why

Did you tempt my heart with love

You, only you, made me believe in heaven above



Now I know there's a hell

'Cause I'm burning inside

You smiled and you kissed me

Strong arms held me tight

We laughed in the meadow

You called me "first prize"

I'll never forget your blue ribbon eyes