Mama Was Right chords by Keith Perry

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Verse 1
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I couldn't
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wait to get away
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As I left I heard mama say
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Don't forget where you come from
When you get to where
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you're going
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I've been through some
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mighty hard times,
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but her words of wisdom
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are rich in my mind.
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I've tried to live my life
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by mama's rules.
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She said, don't forget to pray
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at the end of every day.
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And lend a helping hand
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to those in need
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Son, remember a real man cried
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Stand for the truth, run from a lie
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I've learned throughout my life
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Mama was right
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She said, son, don't be afraid of love
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Until you find it, don't give up
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Your heart will let you know
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when it's meant to be
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And,       darling,
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I knew her words were true
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The minute that I laid eyes  on you
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Mama always knew
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what was best for me
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She said, don't forget to pray
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At the end of every day
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And lend a helping hand
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to those in need
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Son, remember a real man cried
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Stand for the truth, run from a lie
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I've learned throughout my life
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Mama was right
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Yes, I've learned throughout my life
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Mama was right
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Mama was right
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Mama was right
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