Momma Worked Real Hard Today
Momma worked real hard today
Just like she did the day before
She scrubbed all the water buckets
And labored mightily at her chores
Momma picked up all the messes
That these big ol’ horses make
She worked real hard today
But still has nothing in the bank
Momma worked real hard today
Got up before the sun even shone
She walked a half dozen miles in the heat
Only to be told she needs to work some more
Now momma is real tired
But her mind won’t let her sleep
The baby needs new shoes
And her old dog hasn’t had enough to eat
Momma worked until her body ached
Each and every day that passes
But she can’t stop worrying how
She will ever afford new eye glasses
Momma is exhausted now
She is far past her wits end
Spent her entire life toiling
For rich folks out on their bend
Momma wants to give up now
But she doesn’t seem to know how
If only she could find some peace
Somewhere, someday, somehow