Mama Don't forget the laughter Our love is all that matters You taught me how to dream And now I'm gonna reach All I wanna be Mama Remember all those hours Walking through wildflowers Out there - you and me Those are the memories I hope you always keep It's still you inside your mind Keen and sharp and eagle eyed Like you were for my whole life But now we're running out of time You never wanted to complain Found the best in everything But I can see behind your eyes You're struggling through this part of life You're sad – I can see now The candle's slowly burning out Watching you, my heart is stirred I hope you still get these words Mama Don't forget the laughter Our love is all that matters You taught me how to dream And now I'm gonna reach All I wanna be Mama Remember all those hours Walking through wildflowers Out there - you and me Those are the memories I hope you always keep Your face is lined like tree rings Marking years of chasing dreams Your hands so used but still so strong Held out pure love for so long You've been my fire ever since Strong enough to handle everything But now I see behind your eyes You're struggling through this part of life You're sad – I can see now The candle's slowly burning out Watching you, my heart is stirred I hope you still get these words Mama Don't forget the laughter Our love is all that matters You taught me how to dream And now I'm gonna reach All I wanna be Mama Remember all those hours Walking through wildflowers Out there - you and me Those are the memories I hope you always keep