Mama, you gave life to me
Turned a baby into a lady
Mama, all you had to offer
Was the promise of a lifetime of love
Now I know there is no other
Love like a mother's love for her child
And I know a love so complete
Someday must leave, must say goodbye, ho
Goodbye's the saddest word I'll ever hear
Goodbye's the last time I will hold you near
Someday you'll say that word and I will cry
It'll break my heart to hear you say goodbye
Mama, you gave love to me
Turned a young one into a woman
And mama, all I ever needed
Was a guarantee of you lovin' me
'Cause I know there is no other
Love like a mother's love for her child
And it hurts so, that something so strong
Someday will be gone, must say goodbye, ooh
Goodbye's the saddest word I'll ever hear
Goodbye's the last time I will hold you near
Someday you'll say that word and I will cry
It'll break my heart to hear you say goodbye
But the love you gave me will always live
You'll always be there every time I call
You offered me the greatest love of all
You take my weakness and you make me strong
And I will always love you till forever comes
And when you need me
I'll be there for you all the way
I'll be there your whole life through
I'll be there, this I guarantee
Mama, I'll be, I'll be there through the darkest nights
I'll be the wings that guide your broken flight
I'll be your shelter through the raging storm
And I will love you till forever comes
Goodbye's the saddest word I'll ever hear
Goodbye's the last time I will hold you near
Someday you'll say that word and I will cry
It'll break my heart to hear you say goodbye
Till we meet again
Until then goodbye
