Pearls

These pearls from my mother, passed down from her motherOf everything they gave me, I treasure them mostCan't wear them, can't hold them, don't come from the oceanOh, they're way more precious than anything I ownThey're written in my soulRemember who you are, and don't forget to prayMake sure he's your best friendWhen you give your heart awayBe kind, be strong,Be someone everyone can count onYeah, somedayI'm gonna give my little girlThese pearlsoh yeahI'll teach her about make-up, boyfriends and break-upsI'll share all the wisdom I've ever learnedLike beauty's on the inside, give it your best tryI'll pass down the same words I've always heardAnd she'll carry them with herRemember who you are, and don't forget to prayMake sure he's your best friendWhen you give your heart awayBe kind, be strong,Be someone everyone can count onYeah, somedayI'm gonna give my little girlThese pearlsThese pearlsShe'll tell her daughter, and she'll tell hers tooI've saved these pearls just for youJust for youRemember who you are, and don't forget to prayMake sure he's your best friendWhen you give your heart awayYeah, be kind, be strong,Be someone everyone can count onYeah, somedayI'm gonna give my little girlOh somedayI'm gonna give my little girlThese pearlsThese precious pearls