2 acessos
C F C That whiskey and his wild reckless way F C Put my young daddy in an early grave F G7 F C So many nights my mama cried and then I'd hear her pray G7 F C She'd asked the Lord to send her better days A#7 C Better days for mama better days F G7 C Then sister had to marry at fourteen F G7 C Destroyed what was left of mama's dreams F G7 She cried but then I heard her say F C Sometimes the best sheep go astray G7 F C At night she knelt and prayed for better days A#7 C Better days for mama better days F C She cried a lot that day that I left home F C I said don't worry I know right from wrong F G7 F C Although I tried my best somehow four grey walls surround me now G7 F C And again my mama prays for better days A#7 C Better days for mama better days F G7 C Mister warden many many thanks to you F G7 C To let me come here for the flowers too F G7 Although my tears fall on her grave F C I feel she's found her resting place G7 F C At last the Lord sent mama better days A#7 C Better days for mama better days A#7 C Better days for mama better days