[Verse:]
Heart so strong & tender
And a smile that dries every tear
And a hand that's rough yet gentle
And they kept me in line thru the years
She washed the dirt from my scratches
And a kiss that would make it all right
So many times I'd be wrong but it wouldn't
Take long
For mama was holding me tight

[Chorus:]
Mother's love could move... Any mountain
Her faith can calm any storm
Oh come what may (mama) you'll find a way
To keep the home fires warm
(4 bar interlude)

[Verse 2:]
She'd read me stories about heaven
Covered my soul with her prayers
Whenever trouble came 'round
I felt her prayers raining down
And I saw jesus standing there
Oh mama I know someday you'll go far away
And I'll grieve and mourn your loss
For every tear that I cry
I'll hold my head high and
I'll pray and lay down my cross