Merle Haggard - Mama Tried (Live) Lyrics

Lyrics Mama Tried (Live) - Merle Haggard



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
And 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
Till 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 'cause Mama tried
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 ′cause Mama tried



Writer(s): Merle Haggard


Merle Haggard - Live At Billy Bob's Texas: Motorcycle Cowboy
Album Live At Billy Bob's Texas: Motorcycle Cowboy
date of release
20-04-2001




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