Woah mama said girl You better learn how to pray Oh you got a soul A soul to save Girl you've been looking For an education Child you better fall on your knees Before you fall in the wrong direction Ooh many a trials I have known Tryin' to give my children A happy home In times of trouble And tears from worry Woah I'm trying to keep my head held Teach my feet not to be in such a hurry Oh it was a cold February morn' This Texas baby girl was born I prayed for her soul To sing a righteous song And when my head grows cold Lord Keep her in a light that's strong Mama said girl You better learn how to pray Oh you got a soul A soul to save Child you been lookin' For an education (Ain't nothin' wrong with that now)