Mama

Who's the one who tied you shoe when you were young

And knew just when to come and see what you had done

Mama oh mama

And who's the one who patched your eye and told you not to cry

Cause he was to big for you to try

Mama mama

And who's the one you didn't need to plead

To give her time to the little league

It was mama oh mama

And who's the one who gave her shoulder

When you told her your first love was over

She'd met someone older mama mama

It was mama, my mama, mama, oh mama

Who's the one who taught you obligation then dedication

Results graduation mama mama

And who's the one who's shown the friends you've known

A home away from home when they were tired and all alone

Mama mama

And who's the one who held a tear inside

When you introduced you future bride

And who's the one that didn't mean to cry

As you walked down the isle through tears you saw her

Smile

Mama oh mama

Mama my mama

It was mama my mama