(A)There are friends who will want you but(E7) just for a day 
    There are pals you think true that will (A)cast you away 
(A7)There''s one loving soul boys I''d(D) sure recommend 
    Through this whole world of (A)sorrow, she''ll be(E7) true to the(A) 
end. 
 
Mother, though her hands are all wrinkled and (E7)old 
    Mother, silver hair that has lost all it''s(A) gold. 
You left her alone, went to (D)learn through the years 
    But (B7)all that you left her were E7))heartaches and tears 
So (A)kiss her old brow, whisper (D)softly and true 
    Mother,(Dm) you''re just an angel and (E7)I love (A)you.