What a Day Yesterday Was
Alan Jackson · High Mileage [1998]
(Charlie Craig - Mel Besher)
Looking through these old photographs
Don't they bring good memories back
Some of them make us laugh and some make us cry
I'm glad we've kept all of these souvenirs
To prove that our love was here
Look at how happy we were, pictures don't lie.
Chorus:
If forever should end today
And there's no tomorrow for us
What a day yesterday was.
Here's one of us with you calm and cool
Look at me acting a fool
And here's one of us on the ferris wheel at the fair
Hey, haven't we had some fun
The best may be yet to come
We may have a hundred years still left to share.
Chorus:
If forever should end today
And there's no tomorrow for us
What a day yesterday was.
--- Instrumental ---
Let's close this book of photographs
And let's turn out the lights
And love for the moment as if it were the last.
Chorus:
If forever should end today
And there's no tomorrow for us
What a day yesterday was.
What a day yesterday was...
Looking through these old photographs
Don't they bring good memories back
Some of them make us laugh and some make us cry
I'm glad we've kept all of these souvenirs
To prove that our love was here
Look at how happy we were, pictures don't lie.
Chorus:
If forever should end today
And there's no tomorrow for us
What a day yesterday was.
Here's one of us with you calm and cool
Look at me acting a fool
And here's one of us on the ferris wheel at the fair
Hey, haven't we had some fun
The best may be yet to come
We may have a hundred years still left to share.
Chorus:
If forever should end today
And there's no tomorrow for us
What a day yesterday was.
--- Instrumental ---
Let's close this book of photographs
And let's turn out the lights
And love for the moment as if it were the last.
Chorus:
If forever should end today
And there's no tomorrow for us
What a day yesterday was.
What a day yesterday was...
What a Day Yesterday Was
Alan Jackson's "What a Day Yesterday Was" stands as a defining track from his 1998 album High Mileage, showcasing his mastery of traditional country storytelling. The recording captures the essence of his signature style, blending acoustic guitar with a warm vocal delivery that emphasizes themes of nostalgia and the passage of time. Released during a period where Jackson solidified his status as a leading figure in contemporary country music, the song reflects the era's focus on personal reflection and rural life. It remains a staple of his discography, often performed live to resonate with audiences who appreciate his ability to craft relatable narratives within the genre's traditional framework.