Mama Goes Where Papa Goes Or Papa don't go out tonight Mama goes 'cause Mama knows He can't be trusted out of her sight Mama's got a feelin' that she must be near Just to help her Papa keep his conscience clear So Mama Goes Where Papa Goes Or Papa don't go out tonight! No, Papa don't go out tonight! Here's your bedroom slippers and your fav'right pipe Here's your yellow bathrobe with the purple stripe Here's your armchair and the paper that you read And here's the lovin' mama Who's got everything you need I've had plenty, Daddy, and you ain't the worst But your Mama here believes in safety first And any married woman will admit I'm right A husband in the home is worth a dozen out of sight! Mama's got a feelin' that she must be near Just to help her Papa keep his conscience clear So, Mama Goes Where Papa Goes Or Papa don't go out tonight No, Papa don't go out tonight!