Some folks say that I'm sentimental
That I can't deny
I can't help feeling sentimental (sentimental)
And here's the reason why

I wish they'd write songs again the way they wrote them(the way that they did)
Back in dad and mother's days (those were the days)
Those melodies, those harmonies
Will always be a precious memory to me
There were songs with a smile
And there were songs with a tear
There were songs of old broadway
I wish they'd write songs again the way they wrote them
Back in Dad and Mother's day

For there was heart of my heart (my heart) I love (I love) you
And there was down in the old neighborhood
And strolling through the park on Sunday afternoon
Or paddling Madeline home

And there were songs with a smile
And there were songs with a tear
There were songs of old broadway

I wish they'd write songs again the way they wrote (the way that they wrote) them
Back in Dad and Mother's, wonderful days
Take me back, back, back to dear old Dad and Mother's days (those are the good old, those are the good old days)

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