A Tribute to Paris
Tucked against the river to the north of old Big D
Sits a jewel of a city that the world abroad should see
The heritage is endless and the history so grand
They call her Paris, Texas. She’s the finest in the land
Born two hundred years ago as cattle roamed the land
Later trains crossed through her heart and added to the span
First came the cowboys and the farmers, next the rest would do the same
They called this special place their home and searched to find a name
The name of Europe’s jewel popped up and so it came to be
That Paris would be called its name, the rest is history
But that’s where Paris and the French would end their common cause
For Texas sent out soldiers; they gave their lives without a pause
But not just battle scarred the scenes of this special little town
Storms of nature, floods and fire would try to bring her down
Each time the bell would toll to claim the mark of her defeat
Strong hearts of gold and backs of steel each time the fight would meet
The people of this city with the exception of a few
Are happy and content in life and don’t need all things new
There are those too that have some fame in sports and life as well
But in this special haven, who’s the star is hard to tell
This place became a community where united thoughts you’ll find
Where teachers mold the hearts of kids and don’t just fill their minds
A town where God’s still welcome and the churches still abound
Where the Savior is held sacred yet in cowboy boots is found
There are many things you’ll want to see that tickle watching eyes
The land where cowboys work and play; the never ending skies
And then the homes built long ago, the fountain in the town
And even 60 feet of tower with a hat to hold it down
So many things to offer and so many things to see
But the memories that Paris makes is what will stick with thee
The people there will welcome you and shelter you from danger
Texas’ greatest little town is where you’ll never meet a stranger