I can't keep from crying sometimes

I can't keep from crying sometimes

Oh momma she's dead and gone

And I know I'm all alone

I can't keep from crying sometimes



Early in the morning

About the break of day

I fall down on my knees

I fall down and I pray

I think about my woman

My woman who's long gone



I can't keep from crying sometimes

I can't keep from crying sometimes

Oh momma she's dead and gone

And I know I'm all alone

I can't keep from crying sometimes



Later in the evening

I watch the sun go down

I think about my woman

But my woman Lord she ain't around

My heart is filled with sadness

And my eyes are filled with tears



I can't keep from crying sometimes

I can't keep from crying sometimes

Oh momma she's dead and gone

And I know I'm all alone

I can't keep from crying sometimes