[Verse 1] Perhaps its the color of the sun cut flat And covering the crossroads Im standing at Or maybe its the weather or something like that But mama, you been on my mind [Verse 2] I dont mean trouble please dont put me down or get upset I am not pleading, or saying I cant forget you I do not pace the floor, bowed down and bent, but yet Mama, you been on my mind [Verse 3] Even though my eyes are hazy And my thoughts they might be narrow Where you been dont bother me Or bring me down with sorrow I dont even mind who youll be waking with tomorrow Mama, youre just on my mind [Verse 4] Im not asking you to say words like yes or no Please, understand me, I have no place Im calling you to go Im just whispering to myself so I cant pretend that I dont know Mama, youre on my mind [Verse 5] When you wake up in the morning, baby, look inside your mirror You know I wont be next to you, you know I wont be near Id just be curious to know if you can see yourself as clear As someone who has had you on his mind
mama, mind, bowed, know, please