Mama's Song Lyrics - Christmas Time Again - Lynyrd Skynyrd

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 you're grown 

Remember everything 

That I've taught you 

Remember all the good times 

When I'm gone" 

[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 you're ready too" 

[Chorus]