Mama Tried - Re-Recorded In Stereo

The first thing I remember knowing
 Was a lonesome whistle blowing
 And a young'un'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
 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
 Towards the bad I kept on turning
 Till 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