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PERFORMING ARTISTS
Ben Haggard
Ben Haggard
Vocals
COMPOSITION & LYRICS
Merle Haggard
Merle Haggard
Songwriter
Bonnie Owens
Bonnie Owens
Songwriter
PRODUCTION & ENGINEERING
Mickey Jack Cones
Mickey Jack Cones
Producer
Derek George
Derek George
Producer

Lyrics

[Verse 1]
The first thing I remember knowing
Was a lonesome whistle blowing
And a young'un's dream of growing up to ride
On a freight train leaving town
Not knowing where I'm bound
And no one could change my mind, but Mama tried
[Verse 2]
One and only rebel child
From a family meek and mild
My mama seemed to know what lay in store
Despite all my Sunday learning
Towards the bad, I kept on turning
Till Mama couldn't hold me anymore
[Verse 3]
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
[Verse 4]
Dear old Daddy, rest his soul
Left my mom a heavy load
She tried so very hard to fill his shoes
Working hours without rest
Wanted me to have the best
She tried to raise me right, but I refused
[Verse 5]
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
Written by: Merle Haggard

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