Key: C
Introduction:
C G7 C
(Momma can't see me down here)
F C
Momma always knew when I'd break a promise
G7
She could see it when she looked in my face
C F C
And before she went to heaven I promised her I'd change
G7 C
But my life's become a shame and disgrace
F C
I know that somewhere there's a heaven
A7 D7 G7
And I know my precious mother is gonna be there
F C
I hope there's a wall around heaven
G7 C
So momma can't see me down here
F C
I know if she could see me how sad her heart would be
G7
Cause I'm worse now than I've ever been before
C F C
But momma I'm gonna change and I'll live for the Lord
G7 C
I'll meet you in heaven some sweet day
F C
I know that somewhere there's a heaven
A7 D7 G7
And I know my precious mother is gonna be there
F C
I hope there's a wall around heaven
G7 C
So momma can't see me down here
G7 C
(Momma can't see me down here)