D G D G
The first thing I remember knowing was a lonesome whistle blowing
D A
And a young boy's dream of growing up to ride
D G D G
On a freight train leaving town not knowing where I'm bound
D A D
And no one could change my mind but Momma Triedstyle='font-size:1px;color:#ffffff;'>
D G D G
One and only Rebel child from a family meek and mild
D A
My momma seemed to know what lay in store
D G D G
Despite all my Sunday learning towards the bad I kept on turning
D A D
Till momma couldn't hold me anymore
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D G D
And I turned twenty-one in prison doing life without parole
B7 A
No one could steer me right but Momma Tried Momma Tried
D G
Momma Tried to raise me better but her pleading I denied
D A D
That leaves only me to blame cause Momma Tried
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D G D G
Dear ole' daddy rest his soul left my mom a heavy load
D A
She tried so very hard to feel his shoes
D G D G
Working hours without rest wanted me to have the best
D A D
She tried to raise me right but I refused
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D G D
And I turned twenty-one in prison doing life without parole
B7 A
No one could steer me right but Momma Tried Momma Tried
D G
Momma Tried to raise me better but her pleading I denied
D A D
That leaves only me to blame cause Momma Tried