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Artist/Band: Bill Anderson
Lyrics for Song: Mama's Face
Lyrics for Album: ''Whispering'' Bill Anderson [MCA] [1974]



(Glenn Martin)



My mama loved my dad for fifty years

She worked along beside him in the fields

He never gave her much but he gave her all he had

Dad's the only reason my mama lived.



Mama's face would light up like a diamond

Each time my daddy just walked in the room

She'd stop what she was doing and put her arms around him

Dad's the only world my mama knew.



Mama never saw her roses bloom

That year the angels came before the robin's song

Mama said, ''She didn't mind goin' on ahead

''But heaven won't be heaven till dad is home.''



When mama left she left dad a lonely man

But he talked to mama like she was still here

Oh, he'd talk about the hard times

And the good times that they'd had.



As his old mind slipped back across the years

Daddy never plowed his fields again

He just sat down to wait his time to come

And then one day he said, ''I think I hear a choir sing.''



And he closed his eyes and went to live with mom

Lord, I want to thank you for the years

That they were here for me to love

Though it's hard to let 'em go. Lord



You know I'd let 'em go again.

If I could have just been there

And seen my mama's face

When my dad walked in.



If I could have only seen my mama's face

When my daddy walked in...


Mama's Face

Bill Anderson's "Mama's Face" stands as a poignant song in his extensive catalog of country storytelling. Released on the 1974 album "Whispering" Bill Anderson, the track exemplifies the artist's signature ability to craft intimate narratives that resonate with universal themes of family and memory. Anderson, often celebrated for his smooth baritone and melodic songwriting, utilized this recording to further establish his reputation as a master of the Nashville sound. The song reflects the emotional depth characteristic of his work during the mid-1970s, a period where he balanced commercial success with deeply personal compositions. This recording remains a testament to Anderson's enduring influence on country music, showcasing his talent for turning simple observations into lasting musical moments that connect with listeners across generations.


Album Lyrics: ''Whispering'' Bill Anderson [MCA] [1974]


Bill Anderson
"''Whispering'' Bill Anderson [MCA] [1974]"


1. Can I Come Home to You
2. Gettin' to Know You
3. Country Song
4. As Much as I Love You
5. I'm Happilly Married
6. Proof
7. It's Just Gonna Take Some Getting Used To
8. Best It's Ever Been
9. Mama's Face