THE PRECIOUS JEWEL
(Acuff-Rose)

Way back in the hills as a boy I once wandered,
Buried deep in the grave is the girl that I loved.
She was called from this earth, a jewel in heaven,
More precious than diamonds, more precious than gold.

CHORUS: A jewel here on earth, a jewel in heaven,
She'll brighten the kingdom around God's great throne.
May the angels have peace. God bless her in heaven.
They've broken my heart and they've left me alone.

When a girl of sixteen, we courted each other.
She promised one day to become my dear wife.
I bought her the ring to wear on her finger,
But the angels they called her to heaven one night. CHORUS

This world has its woes, it's trials and troubles.
Mother Earth holds her kingdom of diamonds and gold,
But she can't hold the form of one precious jewel.
She's resting in peace in the heavenly fold. CHORUS