Momma said you and die by what you say Church-going, God-fearing families always pay For a loose tongue - every word of It all get us some day
I was just a squirt, and I was 2 or 3 Out momma - and shoppin' at the grocery Hot and tired, I out a devil word The look that momma me
Momma screamed, "My son mouth" Then a name to me She me
Trouble is as does Momma yelled my name, it I say stuff for fun Trouble is as says Words make a mess Her son of a gun She "You're a heckraiser, son"
3rd grade school room, had a friend whose was Mark, Dressed a bird in our play about Noah's Ark, Saw him standin' in a big feathered suit, I said "Hey Mark, you big duck!"
But not what came out or how it sounded thing I knew I was gettin' pounded 50 on the stage and fightin' sighed "Boy, just shut up!" She me
Trouble is as trouble Momma my name, it was: I don't wanna dumb Trouble is as trouble always make a mess Her son of a gun She "You're a heckraiser, son"
Weeks ago, lookin' with a Lucky Strike Snuck into the barn with a guy who his name was Mike Started makin' out he said he was in love, I said "Whoa! I wanna be friends."
Didn't know I the other F-word threw a punch, the cigarette flew upward Barn fire, Cows and chickens all runnin' I knew my life had to an end
was mad, saw her eyes lit up with flame I made up an excuse but she "Careful what you say" Reminding me words are often cause for blame she grabbed me by the collar - called me by my favorite name
Trouble is as does Momma yelled my name, it I say stuff for fun Trouble is as trouble Words always make a Her son of a gun She me
Trouble is as does Momma yelled my name, it But I wanna sound dumb Trouble is as trouble Words make a mess Her son of a gun She "You're a heckraiser, son"
Momma said, "Son your will never fit ya Careful whatcha say, cuz your words always git ya" Aw Heck!