Who's the one who tied your shoe when you were young
   and knew just when to come and see
   what you had done
   mama, oh mama
   and who's the one who
   who patched your eye and told you not to cry
   cause he was too big for you to try
   mama, ma-a-ma
   and who's the one you didn't need to plead
   to give her time to the little league
   it was mama, oh ma-a-ma
   and who's the one who gave her shoulder
   when you told her your first love
   was over she'd met someone
   older mama, mama,
   it was mama, my ma-a-a-a-a-ma-a-a-ma ma-a-ma,
   who's the one who taught you obligation
   then dedication result graduation
   mama, mama and who's the one
   who's friends you've known
   a home away from home
   when they were tired and all alone
   mama, mama and who's the one
   who held a tear inside
   when you introduced your future bride
   and who's the one
   who didn't mean to cry
   as you walked down the aisle
   the tears you saw her smile
   mama, oh, mama, ma-a-m-a-a, my ma-a-am-a-a