A Letter to My Mama

[Verse 1]

Oh, I need to write a letter, put it down in black and white

No, a phone call just won't cut it, not the way I feel tonight

A letter to my mama from the bottom of my heart

"I'm sorry" is a real good place to start

[Verse 2]

I'm sorry I was selfish, let's chalk it up to youth

I got too old to need you, that's just running from the truth

I'm sorry things didn't work out for you and my old man

Sometimes life don't turn out like you planned

[Verse 3]

Lookin' back, I wonder how you ever pulled us through

I can't imagine walking in your shoes

If I could stop this pen from shaking, I'd write these words down too

There's no one in this world I love like you

[Verse 4]

Oh, I've written down the memories of these sixty-some odd years

Trying hard to just say "Thank you" as I wipe away the tears

I hear my grandson calling, so I guess I better go

Could never pay you back the love I owe

[Instrumental Break]

[Verse 5]

Oh, I finished up the letter, put it down in black and white

No, a phone call wouldn't cut it, not the way I feel tonight

A letter to my mama from the bottom of my heart

The very bottom of my heart