[Verse 1]
Mamma you gave life to me
Turned a baby into a lady
And mamma all you had to offer
Was a promise of a lifetime of love

[Pre-Chorus 1]
Now I know there is no other love like a mother's
Love for her child
I know that love so complete someday must leave
Must say goodbye

[Chorus]
Goodbye's the saddest word I'll ever hear
Goodbye's the last time I will hold you near
Someday you'll say that word and I will cry
It'll break my heart to hear you say goodbye

[Verse 2]
Mamma you gave love to me
Turned a young one into a woman
And mamma all I ever needed
Was a guarantee of you loving me

[Pre-Chorus 2]
'Cause I know there is no other love like a mother's
Love for her child
And it hurts so that something so strong someday'll be gone
Must say goodbye
[Chorus]
Goodbye's the saddest word I'll ever hear
Goodbye's the last time I will hold you near
Someday you'll say that word and I will cry
It'll break my heart to hear you say goodbye

[Bridge]
But the love you give will always live
You'll always be there every time I fall
You are to me the greatest love of all
And when you need me
I'll be there for you always
I'll be there your whole life through
I'll be there this I promise you mamma

[Chorus]
Goodbye's the saddest word I'll ever hear
Goodbye's the last time I will hold you near
Someday you'll say that word and I will cry
It'll break my heart to hear you say goodbye

[Outro]
Till we meet again until then goodbye