mama afraid to say goodbye

Lynyrd Skynyrd

(E. King, J.& D. Van Zant, Gary Rossington)

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 your grown
Remember everything that I ve taught you
Remember all the good times when I m gone

(repeat 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 your ready too

(repeat chorus)