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Good Intentions Lyrics by Randy Travis

Always & Forever

1987

Mama always prayed that I'd be a better man than daddy
And I determined not to let her down
Deserted by the man she loved and left to raise four children
We were the local gossip of the town

I promised her that I'd live right and not be like the others
But I wound up in jail on Christmas day
I told her I'd be home and not to worry 'bout my brothers
When I got home my mom had passed away

And I hear tell the road to hell is paved with good intentions
But mama, my intentions were the best
There's lots of things in my life I'd just as soon not mention
Looks like I've turned out like all the rest
But mama, my intentions were the best

A little boy with big blue eyes a-beggin' to go fishing
I promised him but never took the time
Now they won't let me see him and I sit here a-wishing
Wishin' I could hold him one more time

And I hear tell the road to hell is paved with good intentions
But mama, my intentions were the best
There's lots of things in my life I'd just as soon not mention
Looks like I've turned out like all the rest
But mama, my intentions were the best

But mama, my intentions were the best

About “Good Intentions” by Randy Travis

Read the complete lyrics to "Good Intentions" by Randy Travis from the album "Always & Forever" in 1987. 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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"Good Intentions" is credited to Randy Travis. Songwriting credits may include additional writers listed on the release; check the credits section on this page for linked collaborators.

"Good Intentions" appears on "Always & Forever" in 1987.

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