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Dinna Forget the Old Folks

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1 Dinna forget the old folks,
They’ve aye been kind to you;
They’ve shared your joys and sorrows
With loyal love and true;
When cares on life’s rough pathway
Have caused you tears and pain,
They’ve always held you closer
To their dear hearts again.

Refrain:
Dinna forget the old folks,
Be gentle, good, and true,
And kind unto the old folks,
For they’ve been kind to you.

2 Dinna forget the old folks,
But with affection’s ways,
Bring back to them the sunshine
And smiles of other days;
The joy of your affection
Will help to smooth away
The furrows on their foreheads,
And light their fading day. [Refrain]

3 Dinna forget the old folks,
Their wintry locks revere,
And make them glad and happy
While yet they linger here;
Some day they’ll have to leave you,
Their sun is nearly set,
Dinna forget the old folks,
But make them happy yet. [Refrain]

Source: Triumphant Songs No.5 #126

Author: Thomas Watson

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Text Information

First Line: Dinna forget the old folks
Title: Dinna Forget the Old Folks
Author: Thomas Watson
Language: English
Refrain First Line: Dinna forget the old folks
Copyright: Public Domain

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Triumphant Songs No.5 #126

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