In a world like today


It's a rare occasion to be able

To see young mothers like the ones


That were around when I grew up




But they live on in memory


To quite a few of us


And this song is dedicated

To those who cherish that memory





Early one Sunday morning

Breakfast was on the table


There was no time to eat


She said to me, “Boy, hurry to Sunday school”




Filled with her load of glory


We learned the Holy story

She'll always have her dreams


Despite the things this troubled world can bring




Oh, Sadie


Don't you know we love you?


Sweet Sadie

Place no one above you





(Sweet Sadie)

Well, well, well


(Living in the past)


Some times it seems so funny

(Ooh, ooh, ooh)


But no money will turn your life around




Sweeter than cotton candy


Stronger than Papa's old brandy


Always that needed smile

Once in awhile, she would break down and cry





Sometimes she'd be so happy

Just being with us and Daddy

Standing the worst of times


Breaking the binds with just a simple song




(Sadie)

Oh, Sadie, baby

(Don't you know we love you?)


She'll lovin' us all in a special way

(Sweet Sadie)




Well, well, well

(Place no one above you)


Sweet Sadie

(Sweet Sadie, livin' in the past)



Living in the past


Oh, she's never sinnin'

(Ooh, ooh, ooh)

In love, she's always winnin', yeah




(Sadie)

My, my, my, my, my

(Don't you know we love you?)


I love you, mama

(Sweet Sadie, place no one above you)

I just can't forget


(Sweet Sadie)



How you gave me love, oh, Lord

(Living in the past)


If there's a heaven up above

(Ooh, ooh, ooh)

I know she's teaching angels how to love



(Sadie)

It's a mean world without you

(Don't you know we love you? Sweet Sadie)

All the love you showed

(Place no one above you)



Oh, I could never, ever doubt her lovely word

(Sweet Sadie, living in the past)

Ain't it funny that in the end it's not money

(Ooh, ooh, ooh)

It's just the love you gave us all

(Sadie)

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