Mothers don't you call out the names of your children In order from oldest to young? That's just the order That their names are stored on your tongue And oh it's such a fine line you walk Just to raise 'em up right, and help 'em be good And though you may fail, dear Just know that you did all you could And scars will take longer to heal than the memories to fade They're with you now all the while And Mother don't be afraid To give yourself some grace tonight So I'll forgive you If you'll do the same Why should it matter Who takes the blame? Love keeps no score Of rights and wrongs The lines that were drawn in the sand Won't last for long, won't last for long So Mother, let your love show More than your worry, and anxiety And I'll always love you And I know that you will love me