When your mother starts to scold you

She says it's cos I love you

Momma please don't cry

But it don't make matters better

When you resemble you father and you learn

That the alimonies run dry



Momma please don't cry

You know you'd never ask me why

I'll wipe the tears that flow from your eyes

And hold you like you're used to hold me



So she smiles but is she happy

She smiles but she ain't happy

Sadness still glistens in her eyes

When she thinks of that man who

She gave most of her life to

In her heart she feels like she would die



So you try to console her, she sees her baby's growing older

One day you'll rise up and take your leave

Then she'll stand by the window, looking pale as a shadow

Words of love faintly echo in her ear