Mama Tried Lyrics Written by Haggard, “Mama Tried” was released in July 1968 as the first single and title track from Merle’s album Mama Tried.

And no one could change my mind but Mama tried One and only rebel child From a family meek and mild My mama seemed to know what lay in store Despite all my Sunday learning Towards …

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Merle Haggard performing Mama Tried Lyrics: The first thing I remember knowing, Was a lonesome whistle blowing, And a young un's dream of growing up to ride, On a freight train …

Mama Tried Lyrics by Merle Haggard. The first thing I remember knowin' Was a lonesome whistle blowin' And a young un's dream of growin' up to ride On a freight train leavin' town Not...

Left my Mom a heavy load She tried so very hard to fill his shoes Workin’ hours without rest Wanted me to have the best She tried to raise me right but I refused And I turned twenty-one …

Mama Tried The first thing I remember knowing, Was a lonesome whistle blowing, And a young un's dream of growing up to ride; On a freight train leaving town, Not knowing where I'm …

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 And I turned twenty-one in prison doing life without …

Still, the song's lyrics, and the protagonist's experiences, are heavily influenced by Haggard's early life. Additionally, Allmusic writer Bill Janovitz notes Haggard's lyrics are sympathetic to …

Not knowing where I'm bound, No-one could change my mind but Mama tried. One and only rebel child, From a family, meek and mild, My Mama seemed to know what lay in store. Despite my …