Mom And Dad's Waltz

Merle Haggard · The Way It Was In '51 [1978]

(Lefty Frizzell)



I'd walk for miles cry or smile for my mama and daddy

I want them I want them to know

How I feel my love is real for my mama and daddy

I want them to know I love them so.



In my heart the joy tears start 'cause I'm happy

And I pray every day for mom and pappy and each night

I'd walk for miles cry or smile for my mama and daddy

I want them to know I love them so.



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I'd fight in wars do all my chores for my mama and daddy

I want them to live on till they're called

I'd work and slave and never rave to my mama and daddy

Because I know I owe them my all.



In my heart the joy tears start'cause I'm happy

And I pray every day for mom and pappy and each night

I'd walk for miles cry or smile for my mama and daddy

I want them to know I love them so.



I love them so...