These pearls from my mother, passed down from her mother

Of everything they gave me, I treasure them most

Can't wear them, can't hold them, don't come from the ocean

Oh, they're way more precious than anything I own

They're written in my soul

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Remember who you are, and don't forget to pray

Make sure he's your best friend

When you give your heart away

Be kind, be strong,

Be someone everyone can count on

Yeah, someday

I'm gonna give my little girl

These pearls

I'll teach her about make-up, boyfriends and break-ups

I'll share all the wisdom I've ever learned

Like beauty's on the inside, give it your best try

I'll pass down the same words I've always heard

And she'll carry them with her

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Bridge She'll tell her daughter, and she'll tell hers too

I've saved these pearls just for you

Repeat Chorus