The Old Golden Locket My Mother Used To Wear - song lyrics 
American Old-time song lyrics from www.traditionalmusic.co.uk 
THE OLD GOLDEN LOCKET MY MOTHER USED TO WEAR Copyright, 1888, by T. B. Harms & Co. Words and Music by Raymond A. Wilson. 
It is many years ago since my mother passed away, And left me in this wide, wide world to roam, Still I have one memory sweet of the village and the church, And of mother in that dear old fashioned home; She said, "my boy, be upright, and never go astray, Be like your poor old father, who struggled day by day, So now this golden treasure I leave for you to keep, For perhaps on earth my love not long you'll share; But if ever you are tempted just open this, and think Of this old golden locket your mother used to wear." 
CHORUS. She said, "my boy, this locket is all I can give, Ever keep it sacred as long as you live, 'Twas the gift of your dear father; " so that is why I care For this old golden locket my mother used to wear. 
Oh, I often sob and sigh, as the tears roll from my eye, When thinking of my dear old happy home, For I know that one I loved and who taught me when a child, Now in yonder heaven far away doth roam; Yes, father and dear mother are lying now asleep, Within the village churchyard where silent willows weep, I often go with blessings where my dear parents lie, And I place a little flower sadly there; So I'll always think of them, and a treasure fondly dear Is this old golden locket my mother used to wear.-Chorus.