Heavenly Father Holy Mother Lyrics - The Illustrated David Allan Coe: 4 Classic Albums 1977-1979 - David Allan Coe

If grandpa was alive right now there ain't no tellin' what he'd have to say 

Why he had fifteen wives a living with him all when he finally passed away 

And though I've just got two now mama that's enough to keep me satisfied 

I haven't had a son yet but the good Lord knows the three of us have tried 

Cause the Pennsylvania Dutch that we once spoke has been forgotten 

And the Mormon way of life is almost gone 

But now and then we gather down in Salt Lake City to raise our voices in a joyful song 

And we sing Heavenly Father Holy Mother keeper of our children tiller of the land 

Take us to the river in a horse and buggy 

Give us our salvation help us make our stand 

No ma'am I did not go to see the Reverend Brigham Young while I was there 

But I'm sure glad to know you wanted him to mention my name in a prayer 

I hope he did not preach about the young folks that refused to make the change 

Cause if he did I'm sure I got a little more than my share of the blame 

Cause the Pennsylvania Dutch... 

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