Mama, they comin' To take you away Mama, they comin' To take you away Don't know whatcha done, Mama But they say they gonna make you pay Mama, should I send a letter To Uncle Leroy and Aunt Flo? Mama, should I send a letter To Uncle Leroy and Aunt Flo? Just slide down into that envelope, Mama Ain't no one gonna know Mama, should I bake a cherry pie And hide you inside? Mama, should I bake a cherry pie And hide you inside? You're sure sweeter than cherries, Mama And you know I never lie Mama, should I make you a pair of wings Outta wallpaper and wax? Mama, should I make you a pair of wings Outta wallpaper and wax? So you can fly away, Mama And never, never look back Mama, should I ask sweet Jesus To come down and fight? Mama, should I ask sweet Jesus To come down and fight? Don't know whatcha done Whatcha done, Mama But maybe he just might