Key: E
Introduction: E F#m A B E F#m B A E
E F#m
Baby hit the back door breathing real heavy,
A B E
Said the boys in the alley wouldn't leave her alone.
F#m
Mama did her make-up in a terrible hurry.
B A E
She finally got ready but the boys were gone.
F#m G#m
Mama, don't you worry, night's approaching.
A B E
There's a hole in Heaven where some sin slips through.
F#m
Close your eyes and dream real steady,
B A E
Maybe just a little will spill on you.
F#m G#m E
The dark don't lie and dreams come true,
A F#m E
Could be a few will see you through.
Old lady Rose looking down her nose