Old Blue - CHILD'S SONG

Artist: Old Blue Song: Child's Song Album: Old Blue 11 Record Label: Namesake Music https://OldBlue.info/ https://NamesakeMusic.info/ CHILD'S SONG (Murray McLauchian) Goodbye Momma, goodbye to you too Pa Little sister, you'll have to wait awhile to come along Goodbye to this house and all its memories We all just got too old to say we're wrong Got to make one last trip to my bedroom Guess I'll have to leave some stuff behind Its’ funny how the same old crooked pictures Just don't seem to be the same tonight There ain't no use in shedding no more tears Momma There ain't no use in shouting at me Pa I can't live no longer with your fears Momma I love you but that hasn't helped at all Each of us must do the things that matter All of us must see what we can see Though it was long ago Momma, you must remember You were once as young and scared as me I don't know how hard it is yet Momma When you realize you're growing old I know how hard it is not to be younger I know you tried to keep me from the cold Thanks for all you've done, it may sound hollow Thank you for the good times that we've known But I must find my own road to follow You will all be welcome in my home Got my suitcase, I must go now I don't mind Pappa about the things that you’ve said I'm sorry Momma but I don't know where I'm going And remember little sister, look ahead Tomorrow I'll be in some other sunrise Maybe I'll have someone by my side Momma, give your love back to your husband Father, you have taught me well, goodbye Goodbye Momma, goodbye to you too Pa