"Mama Don’t Weep "

" 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.