There's a page back in my memory 
That I turn from time to time 
A picture of a long haired country girl 
With her heart wrapped up in mine 
Full moon over a gravel road 
We knew what we'd find (CHORUS) 
Sweet Auburn, sometimes it's like 
I never knew you 
Sometimes 
I gotta go back to you 
Even if it's only in my mind 
Sweet Auburn, a dream beyond imagination 
You'll always be my inspiration 
You were the best of times 
Sweet Auburn 
There's a young man deep inside of me 
Who will always wonder why 
You never can relive your first true love 
No matter how you try 
There have been days you made me laugh out loud 
And nights alone 
I've cried (REPEAT CHORUS TWICE)