This one is for you, mama, mama You have seen me through, mama, mama Mother I'll write to let you know the way I feel inside The things you did for me, oh, I just can't hide Swallow my pride I remember the days that you worked late Got to home fate, got the food on the table Even though daddy wasn't there You were willing and able Told us how to pray, to make the way You always said we should stick together Even through the roughest times You promised it would be better Mama, ma-mama, mama, mama, mama You worked so hard You deserve the award My mama, mama, my mama, my mama You are the best, and so I must confess I wonder what would life had been If you weren't there No one to show me love or even care To enrace all my fair But mama, you were there