Voices of my roots, mist and poplar trees Speaking to the river banks, and people on the street Voices in my head, voices out of time Making life complete, lying silent on my mind Voices I no longer hear Voices that were once so clear I won't let yours disappear Mama don't cry, mama don't cry ♪ Voices full of memories, of carefree crazy days Of lying doing nothing, watching summer fade Sunday school voices, on the lips of priests And nuns a little bolder, to follow and believe Voices I no longer hear Voices that were once so clear I won't let yours disappear Mama don't cry, mama don't cry ♪ It's been a long time, mama It's been a long, long time It's been a hard time, mama don't cry It's been a hard time Watching the rain fall Dropping from my eyes I'm standing hopeful Someway I won't hear The voices that have disappeared Voices with no name, out of space and time Voices through the distance, dreaming of the other side Screaming masters' voices, barking at your thoughts Where a tighten leash isn't just for dogs Voices that don't make a sound Voices that are still around I miss your voice so fine Mama don't cry, mama don't cry It's been a long time Mama don't cry, mama don't cry It's been a long time Mama don't cry, mama don't cry