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Dear Mama

from The Bookstore EP by Tom Edwards

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Lyrics and story at:
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Dear Mama, it's your baby boy,
I hope you hear these next few words.
Your life is hanging on a thread these days,
mine has suddenly been put on hold.
I just want to say that you were right when you
said that I would grow up someday.
But today I'm just a baby hanging on your arm,
dear Mama please don't go away.

She said "Son you're gonna grow up strong,
but you'll still feel weak on some days
You've just gotta find the strength to carry on
when there's heartache along the way.
Son you're gonna meet a girl,
and you'll start a family of your own.
Just remember what I taught you about love
and don't forget Son, to pass it on."

Dear Mama, please keep hanging on
I'm not ready for you to go away
You've just gotta find the strength to carry on
like you told me I'd do someday
'Cause when I stumble, I need you by my side
to tell me everything will be okay
Just know that if you leave this world,
you'll take a piece of mine away

She said "Son you're gonna grow up strong,
but you'll still feel weak on some days
You've just gotta find the strength to carry on
when there's heartache along the way.
Son you're gonna meet a girl,
and you'll start a family of your own.
Just remember what I taught you about love
and don't forget Son, to pass it on."

She said "I don't wanna hear a word,
just make sure your dad don't take this too hard.
Don't think of me as leavin', I'm just changing rooms
from this one into your heart."

He said "Mama I will grow up strong,
but I still feel weak today.
Someday I will find the strength to carry on,
but this heartache will always stay.
And someday when I fall in love,
I will do my best to keep my word.
I will love with all I have and I will carry you
until the day I leave this world. Until I leave this world."

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from The Bookstore EP, released January 1, 2018
Tom Edwards - Vocals, Guitars
Suzanne Watters - Cello
Jesse Mitten - Drums

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