MAMA TRIED

Merle Haggard

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The first thing I remember knowing Was a lonesome whistle blowing
And a young one'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
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

One and only rebel child From a family meek and mild
My mama seemed to know what lay in store
Depite all my Sunday learning Towards the bad I kept on turning
Til Mama couldn't hold me anymore
And I turned twenty-one in prison...

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...


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