Mama (Afraid To Say Goodbye) — текст песни (Lynyrd Skynyrd)

(E. King, J.& D. Van Zant, Gary Rossington)

She`d wake us up early every mornin`
She`d help us say our prayers every night
She was always there to help us through the hard times
We could count on her to make everything alright

I remember swingin` on the front porch
Papa said there`s somethin` I need to say tonight
Mama`s been sick for a long time
Let`s pray to God she can make it through the night

(chorus)
Mama don`t wanna say goodbye
She said wipe those tears from your eyes
Mama I don`t wanna say goodbye
It was written in the Heavens and the skies above
Son I gave you birth showed you all my love
I can`t think of this life without you it`s hard to try
Mama I`m afraid to say goodbye

Now kids I`ve been hangin` on a long time
I hate to leave this world before your grown
Remember everything that I`ve taught you
Remember all the good times when I`m gone

(repeat chorus)

She whispered in my ear before she passed away
Son it`s time to be a man ain`t nothin` left to say
Jesus walked on water I know it`s true
When it comes time he`ll call you home
I hope your ready too

(repeat chorus)