[Verse 1]
Mamma wants me and Jonesey to be happy, yes she does
Mamma wants me and Jonesey to be happy, yes she does
But Mamma don't know she's a dog
And Mamma's never been a man
I wouldn't expect poor Mamma to understand
To understand
To understand

[Verse 2]
That daddy's got problems in his right hand
And daddy's left hand in full
Daddy's got problems in his right hand
And daddy's left hand in full
Daddy's ain't got enough money
To put food in Jonesey's bowl
In Jonesey's bowl
In Jonesey's bowl


[Verse 1]
Mamma wants me and Jonesey to be happy, yes she does
Mamma wants me and Jonesey to be happy, yes she does
But Mamma don't know she's a dog
And Mamma's never been a man
I wouldn't expect poor Mamma to understand
To understand
To understand