THE TURBO A.C.'S LYRICS

"Mama Tried"

Originally by Merle Haggard

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
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
T’was a bad I kept on turning
Till mama couldn’t hold me anymore

Well I turned 21 in prison doing life without parole
No one could steer me right but mama tried, mama tried
Mama tried to raise me better but to her pleading I denied
Now there’s no one else to blame cos mama tried

Dear old daddy rest his soul
He left my mom a heavy load
She tried so very hard to fill his shoes
Working hours without rest
Just to try to give me the best
She tried so very hard but I refused

Well I turned 21 in prison doing life without parole
No one could steer me right but mama tried, mama tried
Mama tried to raise me better but to her pleading I denied
There’s no one else to blame cos mama tried

Well I turned 21 in prison doing life without parole
No one could steer me right cos mama tried, mama tried
Mama tried to raise me better but to her pleading I denied
There’s no one else to blame cos mama tried
And there’s no one else to blame cos mama tried

Thanks to AnneRKee666 for these lyrics

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