The first I remember knowin` was that lonesome whistle blowin` And a youngin`s dream of growin` up to ride. On a freight train leavin` town, not knowin` where I was bound No one could steer me right, but mama tried.
Was the only rebel child from a family meek and mild Mama seemed to know what lay in store In spite of all my Sunday learnin` For the bad I kept on turnin` and mama couldn`t hold me anymore.
And I turned 21 in prison, doin` life without parole No one could steer me right, but mama tried, mama tried Mama tried to raise me better, but her pleadin` I denied That leaves no one but 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 Workin` hours without rest, wanted me to have the best Oh she tried to raise me right, but I refused.
And I turned 21 in prison, doin` life without parole No one could steer me right, but mama tried, mama tried Mama tried to raise me better, but her pleadin` I denied That leaves no one but me to blame cause mama tried.
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