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Mama Tried
3,902
R&B/Soul
Mama Tried was released on April 29, 2022 by Yep Roc Records as a part of the album Down Every Road
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Release DateApril 29, 2022
LabelYep Roc Records
Melodicness
Acousticness
Valence
Danceability
Energy
BPM104

Credits

PERFORMING ARTISTS
Eli "Paperboy" Reed
Eli "Paperboy" Reed
Performer
COMPOSITION & LYRICS
Merle Haggard
Merle Haggard
Songwriter
Bonnie Owens
Bonnie Owens
Songwriter

Lyrics

The first thing I remember knowin'
Was a lonesome whistle blowin'
And a young'n'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
A one and only rebel child
From a family meek and mild
My mama seemed to know what lay in store
Despite all my Sunday learnin'
Towards the bad I kept on turnin'
'Til 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
Written by: Merle Haggard
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