Mama Dun Told Ya Son

MAMA DUN TOLD YA SON Mama dun told ya son Mama dun told ya boy Ya, better say them there prayers Mama said say them prayers Before and after you wash them hands Mama dun told ya son Mama said watch and pray Mama said watch and pray Beftore you lay yo head down Ya, better look around And thnk God fo all He done Mama dun told ya boy Mama dun told ya boy Oh! Mama said don’t you frown Don’t let the devil steal your joy (now) Mama said praise the Lord, (did you hear her) Mama said praise the Lord What are you hoping mama says stop and praise the Lord Mama said praise the Lord And thank Him for Himself and for all He’s done Git down on them there knees Praise the Lord Mama said gonna b alright Mama said gonna b alright It’s gonna b alright, got God on our side There’s no need to doubt Mama dun told ya son Before you lay yo head down Ya better look around And thank God fo all He’s done Raise them hands up and praise the Lord 9/11/18 Written by James Edward Lee Sr. ©2018 From anthology “Old Time ***** Spirituals”