Who's the one who tied your shoe when you were young And knew just when to come and see what you had done? Mama Oh, mama And who's the one who patched your eye and told you not to cry'Cause he was too big for you to try? Mama My mama And who's the one you didn't need to please To give her time to the little me? It was mama Oh, mama And who's the one who gave her shoulder When you told her your first love was over, she'd met someone older? Mama Mama It was mama Oh, mama Mama Oh, mama Who's the one who taught you obligation And dedication result in graduation? Mama Oh, mama And who's the one who's shown the friends you've known A home away from home when they were tired and all alone? Mama Mama Who's the one who held a tear inside When you introduced your future bride? And who's the one who didn't cry As you walked down the aisle, the tears, you saw her smile Mama Mama My mama It was mama Oh, mama It was mama