Mama
oh please don't cry because
your boy must leave you
Mama
oh please don't let
the separation grieve you
Your little boy is growing
but don't be down
when he's going
Nothing can ever replace
the warmth of
your tender embrace
Mama
the day will come
when we're together once more
Oh my dear mama
then we'll be happy
and as gay as before
When evening shadows are falling
and lovely daytime is past
then I'm the hours recalling
when in your arms I did rest
Mama I don't want
to see your tears
Think of the happiest years
Mama
oh please don't cry because
your boy must leave you
Mama
oh please don't let
the separation grieve you
Your little boy is growing
but don't be down
when he's going
Nothing can ever replace
the warmth of
your tender embrace
Mama the day will come
when we're together once more
Oh my dear mama
then we'll be happy
and as gay as before
Mama
Mama