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GOODBYE, OLD CORNER STORE

(T. Beechey)



The other day, I was passing through town and I saw something that let me down

And I could have passed on by, but I had to stop to wipe my eye

Cause what I saw made me reflect on times that cannot resurrect

And, as I sat there in a teary haze, I thought about those yesterdays



I still remember all the good times

Spending all my hard-earned nickels and dimes

For a can of soda and a lollipop

I never thought it would ever stop

Now, there's just a vacant lot

And those memories are all I've got

Of times I spent after doing my chores

Goodbye, old corner store



I thought about Earl, who owned the store and the white-stained apron that he wore

Always with a cheery “Hello” and wave, this is what he always gave

To everyone that ventured in and when he asked you how you'd been

You knew he cared and was sincere, one by one these thoughts appeared



I still remember all the good times

Spending all my hard-earned nickels and dimes

For some bubble gum and a licorice stick

Why does time pass by so quick?

There's nothing left to reminisce

Only recollections I'll always miss

Of walking through that ringing door

Goodbye, old corner store



I thought about Peg, Earl's loving wife, she'd been the only love of his life

Ever since the day that they met, there was no sorrow or regret

And all they had they shared with all who paid a visit, came to call

You were like a part of their family, these thoughts kept coming back to me



I still remember all the good times

Spending all my hard-earned nickels and dimes

For sour balls and candy bars

And we never had to go that far

Just around the corner and up the street

Either on our bikes or on our feet

Now all those days are days of yore

Goodbye, old corner store



The other day, I was passing through town and what I saw caused me to frown

And tears started to fill my eyes as I began to realize

That time sometimes goes way too fast and what had been doesn't always last

Before I left, I took a chance to allow myself a final glance



I still remember all the good times

Spending all my hard-earned nickels and dimes

For some baseball cards and a magazine

Then life changed to a different scene

Of shopping malls and supermarts

They have all that stuff, but not the heart

Those days are gone forevermore

Goodbye, old corner store