Ray Charles "Georgia On My Mind" - Lyrics, Sheet Music, and Piano
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Georgia On My Mind - A Beautiful Song With a Rich History
Music lovers around the world know Ray Charles, and one of his most famous songs is "Georgia On My Mind", written by Stuart Gorrell and Hoagy Carmichael. Although the song was actually written for a woman named Georgia, Ray Charles' rendition of the song went on to become the Georgia State Song in 1979. Ray Charles' recording of this song also marked an evolution in his music career, confirming his mark on the industry as a multi-genre artist of genius proportions.
However, "Georgia On My Mind" has been recorded by many other artists running the gamut from country singer Wllie Nelson to R&B group Brownstone. The lyrics are ambiguous enough to refer to either a person or a place named Georgia, which gives the song different meaning to different people. The song also has a timeless melody, giving it life generation after generation. Although it was written in the 1930s, this tune continues to be a jewel of American music.
However, "Georgia On My Mind" has been recorded by many other artists running the gamut from country singer Wllie Nelson to R&B group Brownstone. The lyrics are ambiguous enough to refer to either a person or a place named Georgia, which gives the song different meaning to different people. The song also has a timeless melody, giving it life generation after generation. Although it was written in the 1930s, this tune continues to be a jewel of American music.
Georgia On My Mind Lyrics
Georgia, Georgia,
The whole day through
Just an old sweet song
Keeps Georgia on my mind
I'm say Georgia
Georgia
A song of you
Comes as sweet and clear
As moonlight through the pines
Other arms reach out to me
Other eyes smile tenderly
Still in peaceful dreams I see
The road leads back to you
I said Georgia,
Ooh Georgia, no peace I find
Just an old sweet song
Keeps Georgia on my mind
Other arms reach out to me
Other eyes smile tenderly
Still in peaceful dreams I see
The road leads back to you
Georgia,
Georgia,
No peace, no peace I find
Just this old, sweet song
Keeps Georgia on my mind
I said just an old sweet song,
Keeps Georgia on my mind
The whole day through
Just an old sweet song
Keeps Georgia on my mind
I'm say Georgia
Georgia
A song of you
Comes as sweet and clear
As moonlight through the pines
Other arms reach out to me
Other eyes smile tenderly
Still in peaceful dreams I see
The road leads back to you
I said Georgia,
Ooh Georgia, no peace I find
Just an old sweet song
Keeps Georgia on my mind
Other arms reach out to me
Other eyes smile tenderly
Still in peaceful dreams I see
The road leads back to you
Georgia,
Georgia,
No peace, no peace I find
Just this old, sweet song
Keeps Georgia on my mind
I said just an old sweet song,
Keeps Georgia on my mind
Download the Sheet Music for Georgia On My Mind (Piano)
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Reader Feedback: What Are Your Memories Of This Song?
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SquidooRocks55
Feb 24, 2012 @ 7:38 pm | delete
- Ray Charles and Willy Nelson - There's a great combo. I love listening to both of them.
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CynthiaDixon
Feb 8, 2012 @ 7:06 pm | delete
- Being from Georgia, I must say I like the Lens and love the song.
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printabledolls
Feb 5, 2012 @ 10:46 am | delete
- great lens for a fantastic song
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Rebeljohn
Jan 30, 2012 @ 1:24 pm | delete
- Great lens i really enjoyed it thanks for posting it
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quester
Jan 29, 2012 @ 7:12 am | delete
- Hoagy Carmichael and Ray - what a combination of talent
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