Mama Tried - Remastered 2001

[00:11.76] The first thing I remember knowing
[00:14.59] Was a lonesome whistle blowing
[00:17.03] And a young'un's dream of growing up to ride
[00:22.08] On a freight train leaving town
[00:24.38] Not knowing where I'm bound
[00:26.76] And no one could change my mind, but Mama tried
[00:31.23] One and only rebel child
[00:34.23] From a family meek and mild
[00:36.74] My mama seemed to know what lay in store
[00:41.67] Despite all my Sunday learning
[00:44.25] Towards the bad I kept on turning
[00:46.69] Till Mama couldn't hold me anymore
[00:50.98] And I turned twenty-one in prison doing life without parole
[00:56.13] No one could steer me right, but Mama tried, Mama tried
[01:01.16] Mama tried to raise me better, but her pleading I denied
[01:06.10] That leaves only me to blame 'cause Mama tried
[01:20.77] Dear old Daddy, rest his soul
[01:23.38] Left my mom a heavy load
[01:25.91] She tried so very hard to fill his shoes
[01:30.57] Working hours without rest
[01:33.00] Wanted me to have the best
[01:35.65] She tried to raise me right, but I refused
[01:40.04] And I turned twenty-one in prison doing life without parole
[01:45.25] No one could steer me right, but Mama tried, Mama tried
[01:50.17] Mama tried to raise me better, but her pleading I denied
[01:55.17] That leaves only me to blame 'cause Mama tried
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