Blue Ribbon Eyes 
I wish I could be 
In North Carolina 
Lying under the trees 
You and me, baby 
Birds flying by 
Looking into your blue ribbon eyes 

Driving to Hamlet 
You said, matter of fact 
That you'd always love her 
And none after that 
I swallowed big tears 
Under pretty blue skies 
Memories of love in your blue ribbon eyes 

Why, oh, why 
Did you tempt my heart with love 
You, only you, made me believe in heaven above 

Now I know there's a hell 
'Cause I'm burning inside 
You smiled and you kissed me 
Strong arms held me tight 
We laughed in the meadow 
You called me "first prize" 
I'll never forget your blue ribbon eyes