God Gave Me You, Momma

[Verse 1]
You were just a kid in an old church dress
Holding me close, learning the rest
Gave up Friday nights and football games
For midnight fevers and my last name
[Verse 2]
You worked two jobs, wore the same old shoes
Laughed it off when the bills came due
Took my side when I was wrong as sin
Said, “That’s my boy” and you’d say it again (yeah)
[Chorus]
God gave me you, Momma
When He knew I’d need a friend
He put your tired little hands
Right here where my world begins
You’ve been through so much for me
You never once let go
If I could, I’d give you the whole world, Momma
But you’re perfect the way you are, and I hope you know
[Verse 3]
Every scar and every silver line
Tells the story of your sacrifice
Teenage dreams that you laid down
Built this house, built this hometown
[Bridge]
One day I’ll try to pay it back (oh momma)
But there’s no price on love like that
So I’ll hold you close, I’ll say it clear
You’re the reason I’m standing here
[Chorus]
God gave me you, Momma
When He knew I’d need a friend
He put your tired little hands
Right here where my world begins
You’ve been through so much for me
You never once let go
If I could, I’d give you the whole world, Momma
But you’re perfect the way you are, and I hope you know
[Outro]
Yeah, you’re perfect the way you are
God gave me you, Momma, my heart

country, Warm modern country ballad with male vocals, gentle fingerpicked acoustic guitar and soft pedal steel. Verses stay intimate and close-mic’d; chorus swells with brushed drums, simple piano, and stacked harmonies on the hook. Subtle organ pad in the bridge, big emotional lift into the final chorus, then a tender, stripped-down tag line to end., world