" Mama Don’t Weep "
( Lyrics By Gerald Logan)
( Verse 1 )
It started with whiskey, and a dangerous game,
A woman I shouldn’t, I loved just the same.
Her husband came home, and the truth met the night,
One pull of the trigger, and I took his life.
( Chorus )
Mama don’t weep, don’t cry tonight,
I’ll walk through the darkness and into the light.
You raised me with prayers, though I lost my way,
But Mama don’t weep, I’ll be free today.
( Verse 2 )
The jury looked on, as the gavel came down,
I saw your face trembling in that cold, crowded town.
The judge read the sentence, my soul filled with fear,
But I heard your voice whisper, “Son, God’s still near.”
( Chorus )
Mama don’t weep, don’t cry tonight,
I’ll walk through the darkness and into the light.
Your love never faltered, though I turned away,
But Mama don’t weep, I’ll be free today.
( Verse 3 )
These bars have been heavy, the nights are so long,
I write you these letters and pray through each song.
The chaplain comes nightly, reads grace from above,
But it’s your worn Bible that taught me of love.
( Bridge )
When that curtain falls and the silence grows,
I’ll see your face before I go.
Tell the choir to sing of Amazing Grace,
I’ll find forgiveness in Heaven’s place.
( Verse 4 )
The guards walk me slowly, the end’s drawing near,
I feel your hand shaking as you wipe one last tear.
Don’t carry my burden, don’t live with my shame,
Remember me, mama, by my given name.
( Final Chorus )
Mama don’t weep, don’t cry tonight,
The gates will swing open, I’ll step into light.
Your love was enough, though I lost my way,
So Mama don’t weep… I’m free today.
( Outro )
Don’t weep for your boy… he’s free today.
