V1
Mama worked her fingers to the bone
In a little house on a gravel road
Said girl, don’t wait on anyone
If you want it bad, go get it done
She’d look me in the eye and say
Don’t you ever give your power away

Pre-Chorus
Have a heart, but guard your soul
And don’t forget you're in control

Chorus
Mama said girl, you can be anything you wanna be
But nothin’ in this world comes free
Work hard, earn every step along the way
And bow your head every night and pray
When I feel lost or out of place
I still hear every word she’d say
I’m livin’ out the truth she gave me every day
Mama’s words still lead the way

V2
She said it ain’t enough to just be pretty
Life gets easier if you’re a little witty
Know your mind, stand your ground
Don’t let nobody push you around
Do what’s right, don’t chase the fight
But don’t back down when it’s your time

Pre-Chorus
Stay strong, be firm but kind
And keep your faith when fear comes round

Chorus
Mama said girl, you can be anything you wanna be
But nothin’ in this world comes free
Work hard, earn every step along the way
And bow your head every night and pray
When I feel lost or out of place
I still hear every word she’d say
I’m livin’ out the truth she gave me everyday
Mama’s words still lead the way

Bridge
When life knocked me down to my knees
I heard her voice say, get up, don’t you quit on me

Final Chorus
Mama said girl, you can be anything you wanna be
But nothin’ in this world comes free
Work hard, earn every step along the way
And bow your head every night and pray
Through every doubt and every scar
Her voice ain’t ever that far
I’m everything she knew I’d be
Mama’s words still speak to me

Outro
Yeah, I carry ‘em with me every day
In every choice, in every way
She gave me more than just a start
Mama’s words live in my heart