[Verse 1: Willie Hutch] Mama You who gave birth to me And helped me grow up Mama all is good Hm, hm, hm, hm,hm Hm, hm, hm, hm,hm Hm, hm, hm, hm,hm Mama Ooo, ooo, ooo, ooo So live long, bless you May he always take care of you And keep you close Close Close to heaven Oh mama, I think the world of you, yeah And if everybody had a mother like you, yeah You know, that this whole world would be so wonderful yeah Oh, lord Won't you take care of mama Lord, oh, lord Take care won't ya Take care, take care of my mama