Jolene

Take it all the way back to the fourth grade

Before the complications that the real world made

Just two young girls with a rhythm and a spark

Singing every melody, dancing in the dark

We didn't know the future, we just had the time

Making up the steps, stepping right into the rhyme

Yeah, the good times we had when we were young

Are still the sweetest songs that we've ever sung

Jolene, look at the life we've seen

From the recess bell to the spaces between

Through the passing of time and the power of faith

You've been my sanctuary, my safest place

I love you, lady, more than words can explain

Still standing beside you in the purple rain

Put the record on, let the memories spin

Thinking 'bout the beautiful places we've been

Prince on the stereo, turning it loud

We were royalty, floating on a cloud

Doves might be crying, but we always smiled

Holding onto the heart of the inner child

Yeah, the years slipped away but the bond stayed tight

Walking by faith into the morning light

Jolene, look at the life we've seen

From the recess bell to the spaces between

Through the passing of time and the power of faith

You've been my sanctuary, my safest place

I love you, lady, more than words can explain

Still standing beside you in the purple rain

Time is a river, it just keeps on flowing

But look at this beautiful love that we're growing

Side by side, through the grace of the Lord

A lifelong friendship we could never ignore

From the laughter we shared to the tears that we dried

I'm so glad I've got you right here by my side

Jolene, look at the life we've seen

From the recess bell to the spaces between

Through the passing of time and the power of faith

You've been my sanctuary, my safest place

I love you, lady, more than words can explain

Still standing beside you in the purple rain