Verse
Momma had hate,daddy had lust,
always wanted what he couldn't touch


Drove the roads to make the pay
Living where temptation stays


When he was home put on a show
Momma wasn't fooled no more


Chorus
daddy had a knife

momma had a pistol
daddy asked why
momma said listen


Verse
kisses stopped cold no love at home

Got married for the wrong reason

Five months big beautiful bride

Vows down by the riverside

The honeymoon never came

Momma still smiles but it's all in vain



Chorus
daddy had a knife
momma had a pistol

Daddy said stop
Momma said no



daddy had a knife
momma had a pistol

Daddy said I love you
Momma said that was long ago






Bridge
I saw my daddy hit the ground
I'll never forget the sound


Ending chorus
daddy had a knife

momma had a pistol
daddy is hurt
mommas on the run now


Daddy had a knife
Momma had a pistol

Daddy's in the dirt
Momma lost her freedom