Mama

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Roy Orbison

Roy Kelton Orbison (April 23, 1936 – December 6, 1988), also known by the nickname 'The Big O', was an American singer-songwriter, best known for his distinctive, powerful voice, complex compositions, and dark emotional ballads. Orbison grew up in Texas and began singing in a rockabilly/country and western band in high school until he was signed by Sun Records in Memphis. His greatest success came with Monument Records between 1960 and 1964, when 22 of his songs placed on the Billboard Top Forty, including "Only the Lonely", "Crying", and "Oh, Pretty Woman". His career stagnated through the 1970s, but several covers of his songs and the use of "In Dreams" in David Lynch's Blue Velvet revived his career in the 1980s. In 1988, he joined the supergroup Traveling… more »


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2018
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Mama, just had to call, oh Mama 
Your baby boy just had his heart 
Broken in two, She said we're through 
But to send her best to you. 
Oh Mama, I'd like to run to you Mama 
I'd come home today, leave right away 
But things won't work that way 
Gotta stay, and be a man 
If I can, Oh Mama. 

No Mom, I don't know I called her tonight 
No, not at home, yeah, you're probably right 
Yes I'll take care of myself. no I'll be alright 
I'll go to bed early tonight. 
Oh Mama, tell Dad I think of him, Mama 
How's Uncle Joe, my puppy Go-Go 
Tell them hello, Oh I'd better go 
But good gosh, I loved her so. 

Oh Mama, Don't worry so much, darling Mama 
Now Mama don't cry, just say goodbye 
Can't have us both in tears well Mom, you know me 
Yes I'll always be your baby through all the years.

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Written by: Joe Melson, Roy Orbison, Ray Rush

Lyrics © Orbi-Lee Music, Barbara Orbison Music Company, BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, R-Key Darkus

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