Daddy didn't have a penny to his name And mama's only got a dollar or two Daddy was a drifter, and he'll always be the same Well, he packed his bags when he heard about you Mama doesn't have a chance She was young and she fell to romance Baby doesn't have a chance But mama's going to find one Mama's going to find one Mama's going to find little baby a chance I got no home, none to run to No warm fire, no backyard All I've got is some love to give you Just keeping you fed is gonna be hard Mama doesn't have a chance She was young and she fell to romance Baby doesn't have a chance But mama's going to find one Mama's going to find one Mama's going to find little baby a chance All you little stars twinkling up above You will be my diamond ring You sparkle bright for us tonight 'Cause we need all the luck that you can bring 'Cause mama doesn't have a chance She was young and she fell to romance Baby doesn't have a chance But mama's going to find one Mama's going to find one Mama's going to find little baby a chance Oh yes, all you little stars twinkling up above Gonna help mama find little baby a chance