Mama Tried

Mama Tried

The Cluster Pluckers

First thing I remember knowing was a lonesome whistle blowing

And a young ones dream of growing up to ride

On a freight train leaving town not knowing where I'm bound

No one could steer me right but mama tried.

One and only rebel child from a family meek and mild

My mama seemed to know what lay in store

In spite of 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 cause mama tried.

Solo(Fiddle & Banjo)

My dear old daddy rest his soul left my mama heavy load

She tried so very hard to fill his shoes

Working hours without rest wanted me to have the best

Mama raise 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.