Mom's In Charge
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Mom's In Charge
Words by Emily Townes and Alex Townes
Copyright © 2002 Alex Townes

 

Verse              Molly was a singer who had fans that numbered millions.
She had her famous face and voice on CD’s by the trillions.
Once a year when she went home, she left behind her wishes,
’Cause you best believe that you would find, that diva doing dishes
‘Cause… 

Chorus           MOM’S IN CHARGE,
MOM’S IN CHARGE,
When you go back home,
MOM’S IN CHARGE.
You’re never too old,
And you’re never too large
When you go back home,
MOM’S IN CHARGE. 

Verse              When the Reverend Suttle spoke, folks traveled far to hear
‘Cause he inspired true faith and love and brought ‘em all to tears
When the Reverend went back home, his preaching had no bearing.
There’s no more suits or fancy robe, it’s an apron he is wearing
‘Cause… 

Chorus           (Repeat) 

Bridge            Oh Thomas Wolfe was wrong about not going home again.
Of course you often go back home to visit all your kin.
Just be sure to leave behind your pride both small and large,
‘Cause once you step into her house, the rule, the rule is…  

Chorus           (Repeat)