It was an early summer day
But it seems like just yesterday
When mama looked right in my face

And told me she was going away
If I could count all the tears that I crid
I'd be empty and lost inside

So I'll try to find a smile
And hold my head up high


Moma said
Don't cry
I'm going away Up high

Don't be afraid
Be strong
Just keep on holding on


Mama said
Don't cry

Dry all the tears
From your eyes
Don't be afraid

Be strong
Just keep on holding on


So young, but yet so wise
So much beauty was in her eyes
No one could quite explain

Just why she had to face the pain
But when the day comes and hits your time
Only God knows the reason why

She was my angel, my light, and my friend
But one day we'll be together again


But now that I know
She has gone away
Gone away, gone away

There were days when I wish that I could run away
Run away, run away
And if I could there would be another summer day

Summer day summer day
When I could see my mother's face again


Cause mama said
Don't cry
I'm goin away, way up high

Don't be afraid
Be strong
Just keep on holding on


Cause mama said
Baby don't ya cry

Just dry all the tears
From your eyese
Don't be afraid

Be strong
Just keep holding on


And on and on and on and on and on
Gone away, gone away , gone away
Run away, run away, run away

Summer day, summer day summer day
Will see my mother's face again