v.1
^DShe labored so hard in ^Gthis world be^Dlow
^DShe didn't have things that ^Emost mothers ^Aknow
^DRaisin' her children on a widow's small ^Gpay
^DWashin' and ironin' since ^ADad passed a^Dway

Chorus:
I ^Gwant to go to Heaven when this life is ^Do'er
^DI want to be with Jesus on e^Eternity's ^Ashore
But if ^DI've a crown comin' when rewards roll a^Ground
^DOh, please, blessed Jesus, give ^AMother my ^Dcrown

v.2
I didn't realize it when I was a lad
Just how great a burden my mother had
Adoption was offered, but Mama said no
She raised us, and taught us the right way to go

Rpt. Ch.