| Sweet mama, lay your burdens down
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| Sweet mama, lay your down, yeah
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| Come here and I’ll tell you 'bout some truth in life I’ve found
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| Sweet mama, set yourself right down
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| You know pride, it ain’t worth a US dime, no it ain’t mama
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| Well no pride, it ain’t worth a poor man’s time
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| It’s misery to be so jealous all the time
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| Sweet mama, Lord, be kind to your mind, sweet mama
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| Sweet mama, girl, you’re so feelin' fine
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| You may think this is just a line
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| I only put these words into this little song
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| But to try, girl, and help us get along |