Well, Junior got his driver's license Thursday Then he wrecked the family car on Friday night The baby throws a tantrum, if she don't get her way Nothing ever seems to ever turn out right I guess I'm paying for my raising Like my Mama said I'd do when I was grown She said, "Gal, you'll pay your dues Pay 'em well when you have children of your own" Well, my mama was young when her turned grey And I'm looking for mine to turn that way I won't find it amazing Since I'm paying for my raising Now my little girl thinks that she is mistreated When I insist that she hangs up her clothes Well, I get upset and say things that shouldn't be repeated And I'm ashamed of a lot of words my baby knows I guess I'm paying for my raising Like my Mama said I'd do when I was grown She said, "Gal, you'll pay your dues Pay 'em well when you have children of your own" Well, my mama was young when her turned grey And I'm looking for mine to turn that way I won't find it amazing Since I'm paying for my raising No, I won't find it amazing Since I'm paying for my raising