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