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Mama Tried
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Past 7 Days
Mama Tried was discovered most frequently at around 25 seconds into the song during the past week

Lyrics

[Verse 1]
The first thing I remember knowing was a lonesome whistle blowing
And a youngin'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
[Verse 2]
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
[Verse 3]
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
[Verse 4]
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
[Verse 5]
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
Written by: Merle Haggard
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