Merle Haggard – Mama Tried

Merle Haggard – Mama Tried Lyrics

Artist: Merle Haggard
Song: Mama Tried

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
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From the album:
20 Greatest Hits
Release Year: 1968