歌词
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
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
专辑信息
1.I Think I'll Just Stay Here And Drink
2.Okie From Muskogee
3.Workin' Man Blues
4.Sing Me Back Home
5.Branded Man
6.The Bottle Let Me Down
7.I'm A Lonesome Fugitive
8.I Take A Lot Of Pride In What I Am
9.Misery And Gin
10.Ramblin' Fever
11.Mama Tried