Lyrics

Mama, Through the Years

Well, you were called on in the war
To bring home the bacon and cook it, too
While you're men were fighting the devil, himself
In a foreign hell
You were busy fighting
Keeping little angels alive and well

Mama, through the years
You have stood by every mother's son
Rollin' up the sleeves to do what had to be done
You have been the heart of strength and courage
In this man's world
All of that, and mother
Mama, through the years

When Johnny came marching home again
Glad to be back, but feeling invaded, too
This ain't no work for a woman, that's what they said
So, why don't you run on home
Take care of the children
Keep everything all cleaned, cooked and sewn

Mama, through the years
You've been stoned by every mother's son
Rollin' up the sleeves to do what had to be done
You have been the heart of strength and courage
In this man's world
All of that, and mother
Mama, through the years

Mama, through the years
My, you have changed and you have grown
You're blood, sweat and tears have nearly
Turned your heart to stone...

But, it won't
'Cause your very soul is stronger

Mama, thhrough the years...