Mama Tried lyrics
Song information
Artist: Old 97's Album: Hitchhike To Rhome
Lyrics
Merle haggard, bluebook music (bmi) First thing I remember knowin' was a lonesome whistle blowin' And a young-on's dream of growing up to ride On a freight train leaving town, not knowing where I'm bound And no one could change my mind, but mama tried
One and only rebel child, from a family meek and mild Mama seemed to know what lay in store 'Spite of all my sunday learnin', toward the bad I kept on turnin' 'Til mama couldn't hold me anymore
Chorus: And I turned twenty-one in prison doing life without parole No one could steer me right, but mama tried, mama tried Mama tried to raise me better, but her pleading I denied That leaves only me to blame, 'cause mama tried
Dear old daddy rest his soul, he left my mom a heavy load She tried so very hard to fill his shoes Working hours without rest, she wanted me to have the best She tried to raise me right, but I refused
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