Letras
Papa was a gambler. He rode the midnight train
Mama was a working girl with a heart that eased his pain
They met one night at a local bar. She knew she'd met her guy
Papa's heart was all sewn up with a look in my mama's eyes
With a look in my mama's eyes, I was born to great surprise
Through the years of lows and highs, love was strong through my mama's eyes
Times were tough, but love was strong, and mama held us tight
Papa did the best he could and somehow made it right
Though the world was never easy, I grew up safe and wise
And it all came back to the look in my mama's eyes
With a look in my mama's eyes, I was born to great surprise
Through the years of lows and highs, love was strong through my mama's eyes
Papa's sight was fading. He couldn't play no more
Mama got a job baking pies at the little grocery store
Years rolled on and I grew up. I became a man
Papa died on that midnight train. Mama could understand
Before she died, mama said, my son, I hope you'll understand
Find yourself a woman true, one who lets you be a man
One day I found my true love, much to my surprise
It only took a single glance when I saw my woman's eyes
With a look in my mama's eyes, I was born to great surprise
Through the years of lows and highs, love was strong through my mama's eyes
Yes, it all began with a look in my mama's eyes