That Old Book Of Mine
Flatt And Scruggs · Other Songs - Flatt And Scruggs
From it's pages so yellow and old.
Each memory of you as I read the book through
Is worth more than silver and gold.
(chorus)
I go back to the time I once called you mine
Oh, how happy the sweet long ago.
Each page that I turn seems to make my heart yearn
For the love I no longer share with you.
In this old book of mine many verses I find
That you wrote in the sweet used to be
In my heart there's regret, please forgive and forget
And rewrite all the pages for me
(repeat chorus twice)
That Old Book Of Mine
That Old Book Of Mine stands as a testament to the enduring legacy of Flatt and Scruggs, the duo that defined the sound of bluegrass for generations. Lester Flatt's guitar and Earl Scruggs' revolutionary three-finger banjo picking created a sonic signature that influenced countless musicians across the genre. This recording captures the group's signature blend of high-energy instrumentation and heartfelt vocal harmonies, hallmarks of their extensive discography. While the song may not be their most commercially recognized hit, it reflects the consistent quality and traditionalist approach that characterized their body of work. The track exemplifies the group's ability to deliver authentic bluegrass narratives, maintaining the emotional depth and technical precision that earned them a permanent place in American music history.