Mama Tried lyrics
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Artist: Merle Haggard Album: The Fightin' Side Of Me
Lyrics
The first thing I remember knowing Was a lonesome whistle blowing And a young un's dream of growing up to ride; On a freight train leaving town Not knowing where I'm bound No-one could change my mind but mama tried One and only rebel child From a family, meek and mild: My mama seemed to know what lay in store Despite all my sunday learning Towards the bad, I kept on turning 'Til mama couldn't hold me anymore
And I turned twenty-one in prison doing life without parole No-one could steer me right but mama tried, mama tried Mama tried to raise me better, but her pleading, I denied That leaves only me to blame 'cos mama tried
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Dear old daddy, rest his soul Left my mom a heavy load; She tried so very hard to fill his shoes Working hours without rest Wanted me to have the best She tried to raise me right but I refused
And I turned twenty-one in prison doing life without parole No-one could steer me right but mama tried, mama tried Mama tried to raise me better, but her pleading, I denied That leaves only me to blame 'cos mama tried
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