I know you love me

I can tell by the way that you kiss me

Tight when you hug me

Took me to school the very first day

Gave me a piece of butterscotch

Sent me on my way

I know it's frightening

I could tell by the pain in your eyes when the rent was late again

To strong to fold

Being on your own

Lord bless her soul, mama knows love [Chorus]

Mama knew love like the back roads

Used to fall asleep daily in her work clothes

Mom swear you never have to worry again

Mama knew love like the back streets

Used to wipe pee just to make the end meet

Mom swear you never have to worry again Up bright and early

Scrambled eggs

Swellin' in ya legs

Bills on the bed

Still you managed to show me a smile

Then walk to work about two or three miles

Mom I'm gonna struggle witcha

I'm gonna help you see the bigger picture

You gave me something no one could take away

You made it so easy to say...I love ya mama Mama knew love like the back roads

Used to fall asleep daily in her work clothes

Mom swear you never have to worry again

Mama knew love like the back streets

Used to wipe pee just to make the ends meet

Mom swear you never have to worry again, no no no Mama knew love

She gave me love

Crazy love

So much love

Mama knew love

She gave me love

Crazy love

So much love [Chorus: x3]