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Mama Tried

2023

[Pre-Chorus]
'Til the day that I die, let 'em all know mama tried, mama tried
'Til the day that I die, let 'em all know mama tried, mama tried

[Chorus]
Mama tried, won't lie, but she raised a rebel, mm-hmm
Made it through hard times, had to fight the devil, mm-hmm
Down an old county road where the corn grows high
Made it through the cold and the long, hard nights
Until the day that I die, let 'em all know mama tried, mama tried

[Verse 1]
Well, I done lived a life full of pain and mistakes
Yeah, you can try, but you can't erase
Don't know how many nights I done stayed awake
And dreamed of somethin' better
Just a problem child, turned to a success
Hit the country mile, long book of regrets
And I tell her on the phone so she never forgets
That mama tried, mama tried

[Pre-Chorus]
'Til the day that I die, let 'em all know mama tried, mama tried
'Til the day that I die, let 'em all know mama tried, mama tried

[Chorus]
Mama tried, won't lie, but she raised a rebel, mm-hmm
Made it through hard times, had to fight the devil, mm-hmm
Down an old county road where the corn grows high
Made it through the cold and the long, hard nights
Until the day that I die, let 'em all know mama tried, mama tried

[Verse 2]
Too many nights, I would watch her cry
Toss and turn, wake all night
Well mama, you know, in my eyes, you'll always be my angel
All these thoughts run through my head
While I smoke today's last cigarette
Layin' in this motel bed, I sure hope you know I'm thankful

[Pre-Chorus]
'Til the day that I die, let 'em all know mama tried, mama tried, yeah
'Til the day that I die, let 'em all know mama tried, mama tried

[Chorus]
Mama tried, won't lie, but she raised a rebel, mm-hmm
Made it through hard times, had to fight the devil, mm-hmm
Down an old county road where the corn grows high
Made it through the cold and the long, hard nights
Until the day that I die, let 'em all know mama tried, mama tried

[Outro]
Until the day that I die, let 'em all know mama tried, mama tried
Credits
Jay Webb

Jay Webb

About “Mama Tried” by Jay Webb

Read the complete lyrics to "Mama Tried" by Jay Webb from the album "Mama Tried" in 2023. On Lyrks you can follow along with the full text, explore the artist's discography, and discover related songs. The track is often categorized under Country.

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"Mama Tried" is credited to Jay Webb. Songwriting credits may include additional writers listed on the release; check the credits section on this page for linked collaborators.

"Mama Tried" appears on "Mama Tried" in 2023.

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