Hold my hand and listen close, hey Ma, I just want you to know
That I love you and I hope that you feel fine
For all the years, alone you raised us, thru lonely nights and
Troubled days
You took the time, you really held the light

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And these hard times, you are always in our minds
These hard times, in a world so damned insane
You are shelter from the pain, it's been a long ride

We were taught to think, helped made aware
Ma, the credit goes to you, I swear
Encouraged to form opinions of our own
You kept us healthy, warm and then
You gave us brighter days ahead
We knew someday, we'd look back and we'd smile

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