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Credits

PERFORMING ARTISTS
Justin Townes Earle
Justin Townes Earle
Performer
Bryn Davies
Bryn Davies
Upright Bass
Cory Younts
Cory Younts
Acoustic Guitar
Paul Niehaus
Paul Niehaus
Electric Guitar
Skylar Wilson
Skylar Wilson
Tambourine
COMPOSITION & LYRICS
Justin Townes Earle
Justin Townes Earle
Composer
Jon-Paul Frappier
Jon-Paul Frappier
Horn Arranger
Jordan Lehning
Jordan Lehning
Horn Arranger
PRODUCTION & ENGINEERING
Jon-Paul Frappier
Jon-Paul Frappier
Editing Engineer

Lyrics

Mama, I'm hurting, in the worst way
I got no money in my pocket, no place to stay
And when I see you out in the streets
Never know what to say
Aw, but it doesn't matter, mama
If you always look the other way
Mama, I'm searching, every night and day, oh
I'm looking for the means to pay, for all the wrong that I've done
For the nights I've let you long awake
Aw, but I'm always gonna owe you
If you always look the other way
I've been a fool, I know
I'm trying to find a way to show you
That you're the only one that
The only one I'll ever want
So I'm learning, learning to be a better man
I'm not certain, but I think I can now
Oh, but if I fall short, just know
I've done all I can do to change
But you're never gonna know this
If you always look the other way
Mama, you're never gonna notice
If you always look the other way
Written by: Justin Townes Earle
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