My mother sang the sweetest melody although she never sang in a musical key I'd hear her through the house My name called out loud My mother sang the sweetest melody
My mother's hands were always cool and soft And like her eyes they would caress with every touch She would listen to my chatter as if every word I spoke mattered She'd hold me close and whisper in my ear
She'd say, girl you are a part of me I have made you strong when you grow up and are on your own remember to win them with your song
My father sang in perfect harmony And though he never sang in a musical key You could hear him when he'd enter the house the kiss he'd give my Ma My father sang in perfect harmony
My father's words were always sure and clear and like his presence they would rid me of my fears When I crawled up on his knees I was safe as I could be He'd hold me tight and whisper in my ear
He'd say, girl you are a part of me I have made you strong when you grow up and are on your own remember to win them with your song
My mother sang in perfect harmony although she never sang in a musical key
