Darlene

I still remember the early morning light

Chasing away the shadows of the night

You'd wake me up for school, sitting by my bed

With a beautiful smile and the sweet things you said

Whenever I needed you, whenever I'd fall

You were right there beside me, steady through it all

Oh, Darlene, my Mama, I miss you so much

I'd give anything for your comforting touch

You taught me to love everyone that I see

To always be respectful, the way I ought to be

You gave me the discipline to see it all through

And I'll make it as a singer, Mama, just for you

You were a beautiful woman, inside and out

You showed me what living right is about

No matter the trouble, no matter the tear

If I ever needed you, you were already there

I'm holding your memory close to my chest

Waking up every day to give you my best

Oh, Darlene, my Mama, I miss you so much

I'd give anything for your comforting touch

You taught me to love everyone that I see

To always be respectful, the way I ought to be

You gave me the discipline to see it all through

And I'll make it as a singer, Mama, just for you

Every time I step up to the microphone stand

I'll carry the lessons you placed in my hand

I love you, Mom, and I'm keeping my vow

I know that you're listening and watching me now

Oh, Darlene, my Mama, I miss you so much

I'd give anything for your comforting touch

You taught me to love everyone that I see

To always be respectful, the way I ought to be

You gave me the discipline to see it all through

I'll make it as a singer, Mama, just for you

I promise I'll make it, Mama, singing for you