Standard (EADGBE)

Mama, just had to call, oh Mama

 Your baby boy just had his heart broken in two,

 She said we're through but to send her best to you.

Oh Mama, I'd like to run to you Mama

 I'd come home today, leave right away but things won't work that way

 Gotta stay, and be a man, if I can, Oh Mama.

 No Mom, I don't know I called her tonight

No, not at home, yeah, you're probably right

 Yes I'll take care of myself, no, I'll be alright

 I'll go to bed early tonight.

Oh Mama, tell Dad I think of him, Mama

How's Uncle Joe, my puppy Go-Go tell them hello,

Oh I'd better go, but good gosh, I loved her so.

Oh Mama, Don't worry so much, darling Mama

Now Mama don't cry, just say goodbye can't have us both in tears

 Well Mom, you know me yes I'll always be your baby through all the years.