Well hello, it’s good to hear your voice; I hate to call so late, but I didn’t have a choice; I’m calling you from Dallas, headed for L.A.; I wish I had more time to talk, there’s so much to say

No I ain’t forgot how I was raised; But I’m livin’ way too fast; It’s a roller coaster ride, up and down
My new job is going great, I’m headed for the top; I should be happy but somehow I’m not; Sometimes I think the devil has got me by the sleeve; Oh, Mama don’t forget to pray for me

Tell me how is the weather?; Have you put the garden out?; Are the dogwoods bloomin’ out behind the house?; No I’m not sick, there’s nothin’ wrong, don’t wake up Dad; I just thought of you and home and got a little sad

No I ain’t forgot how I was raised; But I’m livin’ way too fast; It’s a roller coaster ride, up and down
My new job is going great, I’m headed for the top; I should be happy but somehow I’m not; Oh, sometimes I think the devil has got me by the sleeve; Oh, Mama don’t forget to pray for me; Oh, Mama don’t forget to pray for me