^{Copyright 2004 Snakes Alive Publishing (BMI)}

Mother’s Wayward One

When I was a cute little baby
Everyone thought I would do well
But I grew up and found those painted ladies
And I fell beneath their worldly spell

So many nights I’ve spent in the jailhouse
For some petty things I’ve done
Stole a few cars and took some money
But I never did hurt anyone

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It’s cards and liquor in the morning
I never step into the sun
I stay one step ahead of the policeman
I am my mother’s wayward one

When my mother was on her death-bed
I saw those tears in her eyes
She prayed that I would find Jesus
And then that poor old lady died

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I coughed up blood when I woke this morning
There was a cold wind at the door
Sounds like the devil’s out there knocking
Lord, I can’t do this anymore

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