There is nothing that I like better
Than to read my mammy’ letter
Askin’ me if I’m in need of her

I grow lonely day by day
For my mother in every way
It seems like I hear her calling me

Really I cannot forget
Because her teachings is with me yet

Listen to ma
I mean your sweet, sweet mother
Listen to ma
After her there’s no other
She won’t tell you nothin’ wrong
You’re always welcome in her home

Shе has good rules
I mean, they surе are good rules
Just like the school
I know you know about them
You must always
Listen to your ma

[Cornet solo: Louis Armstrong]
Listen to ma
I mean your sweet, sweet mother
Listen to ma
After her there’s no other
She won’t tell you nothin’ wrong
You’re always welcome in her home

She has good rules
I mean, they sure are good rules
Just like the school
I know you know about them
You must always
Listen to your ma