[R. Friedman/J. DeMaio]

Mama is having troubles,

It always comes from me
Your daddy's been a drinker
Since nineteen forty-three

They tell you I'm a loser
'Cause I like see 'em breed
But truth is in the mirror

Is one thing never seen
I sing Yeah
Long time ago

You tried to tell me, son
People tried to hold on
I said no no, no no

No, I don't mind them saying
That you should be praying
For me, fast taker

Right here's where I'm staying
Life's a game I play
For keeps, fast taker, fast taker, fast taker

Take it away
Only sixteen
A woman, not a girl

Old enough
For a trip around the world
Pick you up on Friday

When your daddy goes to sleep
Bring you back on Sunday
When he's watching "Billy Graham" on T.V.

Oh yeah, he won't see me
Now do it right with music
Then you learn how to abuse it

All night, fast taker
Right here's where I'm staying
Life's a game I play

For peace, fast taker, fast taker, fast taker
Take it away
Mama is having troubles,

It always comes from me
Your daddy's been a drinker
Since nineteen forty-three

They tell you I'm a loser
'Cause I like see 'em breed
But truth is in the mirror

Is one thing never seen
A long time ago
You tried to tell me son

People tried to hold on
I said no no, no no
No I don't mind them saying

That you should be praying
For me, fast taker
Right here's where I'm staying

Life's a game I play
For keeps, fast taker, fast taker, fast taker
Take it away