"Put the girls up for adoption" 

Remember what a mess you were? 

Though he made mistakes 

I think we came out alright 

Tell me is Annaliisa coming? 

Oh Mama I could cry 

How the years flew by 

And now they're out of time 

She put a finger to her lips 

A strong arm 'round my waist 



She said, "Now lay your head here upon my shoulder 

Let the rain come down 

People only do just what they want to do 

Honey, it's not up to you" 



Ma, it's good to see you 

I know that he'd be glad you came 

Do you think they tried to get it right? 

She grabbed me by my chin 

Then looked straight into my face 



She said, "Now lay your head right here on my shoulder 

Let the rain come down 

People only do just what they want to do 

It's all that they can do 



Now lay your head here upon my shoulder 

Let the rain fall down 

People only do what they do 

It's not up to you 



Someday baby girl we're gonna sit here all together 

Just the three of us 

Somewhere close your papa will be proud 



Lay your head here on me 

And let the rain come down 

Darling, don't you see? 

They only do what they do 

Sugar, it's not up to you 



Now rest your brow right here on my shoulder 

Let those tears come down 

'Cause people only do just what they want to do 

Honey, it's not up to you 

It's not up to you"