(E. King, J.& D. Van Zant, Gary Rossington)
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She'd wake us up early every mornin'
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She'd help us say our prayers every night
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She was always there to help us through the hard times
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We could count on her to make everything alright
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I remember swingin' on the front porch
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Papa said there's somethin' I need to say tonight
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Mama's been sick for a long time
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Let's pray to God she can make it through the night
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[Chorus:]
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Mama don't wanna say goodbye
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She said wipe those tears from your eyes
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Mama I don't wanna say goodbye
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It was written in the Heavens and the skies above
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Son I gave you birth showed you all my love
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I can't think of this life without you it's hard to try
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Mama I'm afraid to say goodbye
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Now kids I've been hangin' on a long time
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I hate to leave this world before your grown
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Remember everything that I've taught you
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Remember all the good times when I'm gone
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[Chorus]
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She whispered in my ear before she passed away
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Son it's time to be a man ain't nothin' left to say
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Jesus walked on water I know it's true
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When it comes time he'll call you home
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I hope your ready too
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[Chorus]
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Mama (Afraid To Say Goodbye)
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Lynyrd Skynyrd |