She'd wake us up early
Every mornin'
She'd help us say our prayers

Every night
She was always there to help us
Through the hard times

We could count on her
To make everything alright


I remember swingin' on the front porch
Papa said, there's somethin
I need to say tonight

Mama's been sick for a long time
Let's pray to God
She can make it through the night


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"Mama don't wanna say goodbye"

She said
"Wipe those tears from your eyes"
"Mama, I don't wanna say goodbye"

It was written in the heavens
And the skies above
"Son, I gave you birth

Showed you all my love"
"I can't think of this life without you
It's hard to try

Mama, I'm afraid to say goodbye"

"Now kids

I've been hangin' on a long time
I hate to leave this world
Before you're grown

Remember everything
That I've taught you
Remember all the good times

When I'm gone"

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She whispered in my ear
Before she passed away

"Son, it's time to be a man
Ain't nothin' left to say
Jesus walked on water, I know it's true

When it comes time, he'll call you home
I hope you're ready too"


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