Mama Goes Where Papa Goes

Nancy Sinatra · Sugar [1967]

Mama Goes Where Papa Goes

Or Papa don't go out tonight

Mama goes 'cause Mama knows

He can't be trusted out of her sight

Mama's got a feelin' that she must be near

Just to help her Papa keep his conscience clear

So Mama Goes Where Papa Goes

Or Papa don't go out tonight!

No, Papa don't go out tonight!



Here's your bedroom slippers and your fav'rite pipe

Here's your yellow bathrobe with the purple stripe

Here's your armchair and the paper that you read

And here's the lovin' mama

Who's got everything you need

I've had plenty, Daddy, and you ain't the worst

But your Mama here believes in safety first

And any married woman will admit I'm right

A husband in the home is worth a dozen out of sight!



Mama's got a feelin' that she must be near

Just to help her Papa keep his conscience clear

So, Mama Goes Where Papa Goes

Or Papa don't go out tonight,

No, Papa don't go out tonight!

Mama Goes Where Papa Goes

Nancy Sinatra's 'Mama Goes Where Papa Goes' stands as a defining track from her 1967 album 'Sugar,' showcasing her unique voice and confident stage presence. Recorded during a pivotal era for female rock and roll artists, the song blends pop sensibilities with a distinct, rhythmic energy that set it apart from her contemporaries. As a lead single, it highlighted her ability to deliver a performance that was both playful and assertive, capturing the spirit of the late 1960s music scene. The recording remains a notable song in her discography, reflecting her early success before she transitioned to a more mature musical style in subsequent years.