Mama Tried
SE-306
Called by
Greg Hatmaker
OPENER - MIDDLE BREAK - CLOSER
Sides Face Grand Square
The first thing I remember knowin' - Was a lonsome whistle blowin'
And a young un's dream of growin' up to ride
On a frieght train leavin' town - Not knowing where I'm bound
And no one could change my mind but Mama tried Allemande and Weave
And I turned twenty-one in prison doin' life without parole
No one could steer me right but Mama tried, Mama tried
Mama tried to raise me better, but her pleading, I denied
That leaves only me to blame 'cause Mama tried
FIGURE (TWICE FOR HEADS-TWICE FOR SIDES)
Those Heads (Sides) Box the Gnat and hang on and
Split Square Thru and get 4 hands and go
Then Trade By over to the other side
Now Square thru and get 3 more
When you're through Trade By back to the other side
Touch ¼ there Scoot back boys Corner Swing and Promende
Mama tried to rasie me better, but her pleading, I denied
That leaves only me to blame 'cause Mama tried
Additional words for Middle Break
One and only rebel child ­ from a family meek and mild
My Mama seemed to know what lay in store
Despite all my Sunday learnin' Towards the bad, I kep on turnin'
'Til Mama couldn't hold me any more - Allemande and Weave
Additional words for Closer
Dear old Daddy, rest his soul ­ left my Mom a heavy load
She tried so very hard to fill his shoes
Working hours without rest ­ wanted me to have the best
She tried to raise me right but I refused - Allmande and Weave
Tag: That leave only me to blame 'cause Mama tried
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