Mama say a prayer

 

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1.    The bright lights of this city are a pretty sight to see,

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perhaps they`re extra pretty to a country girl like me.

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    Temptation waits at every turn, and it won`t let me be.

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    So, Mama, when you pray tonight, say a special prayer for me.

 

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I miss your tender goodnight kiss of love and understanding,

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the good night kisses I get now are cruel and so demanding.

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So, Mama, when you pray tonight,

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and while you`re on your knees,

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Mama, say a special prayer for me.

 

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2.    The nights get cold and lonely, when you`re far away from home,

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and lonely makes it easy for a good girl to go wrong.

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    Evil eyes search through the night for lonely girls like me.

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    So, Mama, when you pray tonight say a special prayer for me.

 

    (Dolly Parton)