Mama Tried (american Idol Performance) Lyrics - Laci Kaye

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 

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 

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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 

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 

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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