Mama Used to Say

Oooh Yeah, yeah Said a small boy once Asked, "When will I grow up?" "When will I see what grownups do see?" Inspired to come of age He would act an older age To be recognized is Quite another mess And mama used to say "Take your time young man" And mama used to say "Don't you rush to get old" And mama used to say "Take it in your stride" And mama used to say "Live your life" As the years were rushing by He will cut down on his age He will tell his girl of how it used to be How his mommy passed away But this lines she would say At the time He couldn't understand And mama used to say "Take your time young man" And mama used to say "Don't you rush to get old" And mama used to say "Take it in your stride" And mama used to say "Live your life" You're young, son Joe Don't hold on back Do what you want to do Now is the time for you to strive For you to get better in what you are doing! Now is the time for you to strive For you to get better in what you are doing! As a small boy once asked "When will I grow up?" "When will I see what grownups do see?" Inspired to come of age He would act an older age To be recognized is quite another mess Hey mama used to say "Take your time young man" And mama used to say "Don't you rush to get old" And mama used to say "Take it in your stride Mama used to say "Live your life" "Live your life" "Live your life" Ooh, ooh And mama used to say "Take your time young man" And mama used to say "Don't you rush to get old" And mama used to say "Take it in your stride" Mama used to say Hey, hey, hey, hey, hey, hey Woo Woo Mama used to say Woo Mama used to say Woo Mama used to say Woo Mama used to say, hey