I Remember Mama

To all the mothers out there

The ones that have passed

And the ones who are still here with us

God bless

I remember mama and the love that she gave

Kneeling at her bedside, I could still hear mama say

"The people are depending on you, George, don't you let them down"

I remember mama in a happy way

We went to school with holes in our shoes

We didn't have much, but the Lord saw us through

Mama kept the family together, together

I remember mama in a happy way

She packed our lunch in an old greasy bag

Might have seemed empty, but it was more than it has had

Inna di Lord, way deep down inside

I remember mama in a happy way

I remember mama in a happy way

Mama is sleeping in the bosom of Jesus Christ

Somehow, I know she's smiling at us right now

One day I'll see her again, how happy I will be

I remember mama in a happy way

I remember mama in a happy way

Brothers and sisters, they're living far apart

Although mama's gone, she's right here in our hearts

We're all gonna pull together and stay in the holy place

I remember mama in a happy way

I remember mama in a happy way

Grandma, I miss you

Dad, I miss you too

For those of us who lost loved ones

You know what I'm talking about, right?

Yeah, yeah

Lord have mercy, yeah

Now mama is sleeping in the bosom of Jesus Christ

Somehow, I know she's smiling at us right now

One day I'll see her again, how happy I will be

I remember mama in a happy way

I remember grandma in a happy way

I remember dada in a happy way

I remember you all in a happy way

Mama, I remember you in a happy way

I remember mama in a happy way