A Song to Mama (with The Carter Family)

Dear, dear Mama, now that we're older
 We can see the load on your tired old shoulders
 Mama you're a trooper, Mama you're a soldier
 Mama, you mean a lot to me
 She always got me out of bed early Sunday morning
 And took me out to church where I could learn about Lord
 Mama tried to tell me how my life was going to be
 But I was young and wild, and it was hard for me to see
 Dear, dear Mama, now that we're older
 We can see the load on your tired old shoulders
 Mama you're a trooper, Mama you're a soldier
 Mama, you mean a lot to me
 Mama, you always taught me right from wrong when I was growing up
 And it's a pity that most people like me have to try everything for themselves
 I realize now that you always knew just what you were talking about
 And mama for all that hard work you did
 And for the sacrifices you made for us
 I just want to say, thanks a lot
 
 Dear, dear Mama, now that we're older
 We can see the load on your tired old shoulders
 Mama you're a trooper, Mama you're a soldier
 Mama, you mean a lot to me
 Mama, you mean a lot to me