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"Mama Tried" Lyrics

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(Merle Haggard)

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
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
'Til 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 'cos mama tried.

--- Instrumental ---

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 change 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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Merle Haggard - This Is Merle Haggard [1998]
Merle Haggard - Vol. 1-Twenty Hits Special Col [1995]
Merle Haggard - Hits [1994]
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Merle Haggard - Okie From Muskogee [1992]
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Merle Haggard - Mama Tried [1968]
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Merle Haggard - Okie From Muskogee (Live) [1969]
Merle Haggard - The Best of the Best [1972]
Merle Haggard - For the Record - 43 Legendary Hits [1999]
Merle Haggard - The Ultimate Collection [2000]
Merle Haggard - Songs I'll Always Sing [1976]
Merle Haggard - In Concert [2001]
Merle Haggard - Live At Billy Bob's Texas [1999]
Merle Haggard - Lonesome Fugitive Live [2001]
Merle Haggard - The Lonesome Fugitive-The Merle Haggard Anthology [1996]
Merle Haggard - Mama Tried-Pride in What I Am [2006]
Merle Haggard - Down Every Road [1996]
Merle Haggard - I Think I'll Just Stay Here And Drink [2011]
Merle Haggard - Collector's Edition [1983]
Merle Haggard - Country Legend [1990]
Merle Haggard - New Light Through Old Windows [2000]
Merle Haggard - Super Hit Set [1994]
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Merle Haggard - Poet Of The Working Man [1990]
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