Mother of mine you gave to me, all of my life to do as I please, I owe everything I have to you, Mother sweet mother of mine. Mother of mine when I was young You showed me the right way things had to be done, Without your arms where would I be, Mother sweet mother of mine. Mother you gave me happiness, much more than words can say, I thank the lord let me breathe with you, every night and every day. Mother of mine now I am grown and I can walk straight all on my own, I'd like to give you what you gave to me, Mother sweet mother of mine. Mother of mine now I am grown and I can walk straight all on my own, I'd like to give you what you gave to me, Mother sweet mother of mine. Mother sweet mother of mine