The first thing I remember knowing Was a lonesome whistle blowing And a young uns dream of growing up to ride On a freight train leaving town Not knowing where Im bound Noone 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 couldnt hold me anymore And I turned twentyone in prison doing life without parole Noone 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 cause Mama tried Instrumental 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 twentyone in prison doing life without parole Noone 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 cause Mama tried...See Randy Travis LiveGet tickets as low as 110You might also like
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