A Mother

Sung by Ma & Bessie Cue: “It’s a terrible gamble. But Rosie’s the only family I got.” (Ma sings) I ain’t no angel, I ain’t no saint I’ve done some work would make a grown man faint Sometimes I’d like to change some things that I just cain’t But there’s one thing of which you’ll hear no complaint... I’m a mother... I’m a mother... So many days leave you feeling outrun But a child’s eyes hold your moon and sun, And a mother’s work is never done... But I’d have it no other way, To watch her grow just one more day... (Bessie sings) I reckon some folks don’t see me at all I’m rough as split-rail, and my fuse is small But there’s a part of me hears a softer call— Wraps around me like a gentle shawl.. My mother... I never knew my mother... So many days leave me feeling outrun I play my role and I answer to none But sometimes it’s hard bein’ alone... I imagine it some other way, I feel like a cold little stray... (Both sing) Mother... mother Mother... mother It there’s hope for this crazy world It ain’t some law or some flag unfurled... (Ma sings) It’s a hand tusslin’ a headful of curls.. (Bessie sings) It’s the gift of wearin’ your grandma’s pearls... (Ma sings) It’s someone to bake your favorite cinnamon swirls... (Bessie sings) It’s two hands to clap as you spin and twirl... (Both sing) To bring some light where it’s gray, She’s not just some silly cliché’ A mother... A mother... A mother...