Let me tell you a secret

See, my mother loves to sing

She sings songs that move her

She sings blues that soothes her

She sings ballads that please her

 

Let my mother sing a song

Sing to me, sing me lullabies

Her sweet voice that lulls me to sleep

One that is familiar and comforting

 

Let my mother sing a song

At dawn, her worship be heard

Her praise to God at morning prayers

Across the room, her voice projects

Powerful and without rhythm

 

Let my mother sing a song

Songs that tell tales

Tales that have lessons,

Lessons that must be taught

With love, only a mother could give