Bula Jean

Everybody laughed, 'cause her name was Bula Jean
But she had a heart that was made of pure gold
And her smile could move the morning clouds
Her eyes, they were mirrors of happiness

Everybody laughed, 'cause her face was marked and scarred
And Bula's folk couldn't afford for her to wear the latest of styles
But Bula's mind was elevated on higher things
Bula walked around the schoolyard happy all the time

Oh Bula, I remember your smile
No no no no no, your soul will never grow old
Oh Bula Jean, no oh-ho, Bula Jean

She was like a diamond, uncut and in the raw
Oh, and at first glance for most folk it was easy to frown
But Bula was in touch with a man, that lived on a higher plane
And one Thursday, when Bula was sleeping
He sent his angles, and they carried Bula away

And if the hereafter will allow two friends to meet
Bula Jean, you know, you know, you know
You know I wanna see ya
I sho'... oh... oh... oh... woo!
I sho' wanna see ya
I wanna see ya
Sho' wanna see ya
You know, you know, you know
You know I wanna see ya
I sho'... oh... oh... oh...
I sho' wanna see ya
I wanna see ya
Sho' wanna see ya, mm

(Bula) I used to call you by your first name, Bula
(Bula Jean) Oh, Bula!
(Bula) You had a heart of gold
(Bula Jean) And your soul will never grow old
Oh-ho-ho (Bula), oh shucks, oh Bula!
(Bula Jean) Hey-ey, Bula!

(Bula) I can remember your smile
(Bula Jean) Hey-ey, Bula Jean
(Bula) Oh-ho-ho-ho, my my my...
(Bula Jean) Oh Bula, Bula
(Bula) Bula Jean
(Bula Jean) You'll never, you'll never, you'll never be forgotten
(Bula) Bula Jean, Bula Jean, Bula
(Bula Jean) Oh, oh, my my my my...
(Bula) Oh, I can see you, Bula
(Bula Jean) Oh yeah...
(Bula) Mhm...
(Bula Jean)
(Bula, Bula Jean)