Shelton, Blake - The Baby Lyrics






My brother said that I
was rotten to the core.
I was the youngest child,
so I got by with more.

I guess she was tired by
the time I came along.
She'd laugh until she cried,
I could do no wrong.
She would always save me,
because I was her baby.

I worked a factory in Ohio,
a shrimp boat in the Bayou,
I drove a truck in Birmingham.
Turned 21 in Cincinnati,
I called home to mom and daddy,
I said "Your boy is now a man."
She said "I don't care if you're 80,
you'll always be my baby."

She loved that photograph,
of our whole family.
She'd always point us out,
for all her friends to see.

That's Greg he's doing great,
he really loves his job.
And Ronnie with his 2 kids,
how 'bout that wife he's got.
And that one's kinda crazy,
but that one is my baby.

I got a call in Alabama,
said come on home to Louisianna
and come as fast as you can fly.
Cause your momma really needs you,
and says she's got to see you,
she might not make it through the night.
The whole way I drove 80
so she could see her baby.

She looked like she was sleepin'
and my family had been weepin'
by the time that I got to her side.
And I knew that she'd been taken,
and my heart it was breakin',
I never got to say goodbye.

I softly kissed that lady
and cried just like a baby.





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  1. J.... R....

    This makes me think of my grandma. I spent almost as much time with my grandparents as I did with my parents growing up so I was very close with her. I played this for her a couple years before she died and now it makes me think of her whenever I hear it. She would always call me her baby whenever she talked about me.
    Thank you Mr. Blake Shelton.

  2. L.... D....

    This song makes me cry every time I listen to it

  3. R.... i....

    I don't care if you're 80 you'll always be my baby.

  4. R.... i....

    She would always save me because I was her baby.

  5. A.... W....

    Still listening in 2020. Brings tears to my eyes every time.

  6. M.... H....

    I'm the baby. I didn't get there in time either 💔

  7. s.... s....

    My youngest is 2 but she'll always be my baby

  8. T.... C....

    His eyes😭

  9. T.... S....

    Do not listen to this at work.

  10. J.... D....

    This song makes me cry every time I listen to it. 😢😢

  11. J.... S....

    love this song

  12. Y.... R....

    I never really understood the lyrics but since my dad flat lined on the table three times I understand the lyrics now I have heard this song all my life. Btw my dad survived

  13. S.... M....

    I lost my Mother suddenly in July 2018. She loved this song ever since it come out. She played it for me and told me I was always gonna be her baby no matter how old I was...I listen to it now and I can here her voice the first time she played it for me.....wonderful memories for me for sure

  14. R.... i....

    I softly kissed that lady and cried just like a baby.

  15. R.... i....

    And that ones kind of crazy, but that one is my baby.

  16. R.... i....

    Too bad there is nobody left who loves me that much 💔😢I thought you did, but if you do, then how could you date him 😭

  17. C.... J....

    There’s something mentally wrong with the 3,200 people who dislike this song.

    C.... J....

    💗💗💗

  18. b.... a....

    Would give back every penny I have made and I am going to make the rest of my life just to hug my mama one more time.....I was a mama's boy, and that's a moniker I wear with pride!!! I hope I get to see her on the other side....miss you mom, everyday!!!

  19. C.... G....

    So I almost lost my mom to a Brian aneurysm 7 years ago and I’m glad to say on 5/18/19 I got to face with my mom to this song on my wedding day! I was the baby so I got by with more!!

  20. M.... B....

    My uncle called me on the phone and told me rush because my Mother just passed away that way one December 13th.
    So when i Hear that song
    Just tears tears tears tears😭😭😭😭😭😭😭

  21. J.... S....

    I cry every time I hear this song 💔 I don't know what I will do when my Momma dies I know that a part of me will die too.I love you always and forever momma!

  22. A.... O....

    hen OIF 1 kicked off I found my mother had passed from cancer, but I found out a month after she had passed, as the youngest , I never got to say goodby, this reminds, me , I stayed in Iraq and proceeded with my mission , and a broken heart

  23. B.... R....

    My mom passed away 01/17/2020 I'm her baby. I love you Mom may you rest in peace. I miss you

  24. T.... R....

    His eyes are BEAUTIFUL

  25. R.... T....

    Lost my mom 2 yrs ago this month on jan 27th. I was the youngest of 8. I'm the baby boy and I sure miss my mom 😢

  26. J.... i....

    She would always save me because I was her baby.

  27. D.... G....

    NO, NO PLEASE! TOO SAD! I’M LEGIT GOING TO START BAWLING.

  28. J.... H....

    At 51 years old i still cry i wasnt the baby but my mom an everyone else considered me as her baby this song is so true. I lost my mom the night after seeing her

  29. C.... A....

    This is my Son Michael. He is my baby. FYI I have asked for to be played at my funeral with pictures of me & him.

  30. j.... Y....

    My mom got in a car wreck while I was in Iraq she died before I got home

  31. T.... B....

    Got damn onions

  32. M.... B....

    This song came out when my son joined the army, and I cried every time I heard this song, funny he was my oldest

  33. E.... ....

    I'm the youngest an I damn sure am my moms baby, and as she descends into the throes of alzheimers , she still k nows me and tells everybody about me

  34. W.... R....

    Baby of the family here 🙋‍♂️ I'm almost 40, youngest of 5 boys. I can never grow up in the eyes of my brothers. And that's ok. I love my mommy.

  35. J.... R....

    Anyone still listening?

  36. D.... P....

    This is the song that my youngest son and I danced to at his wedding. It brings tears to my eyes. Although he did stop the song before she dies at the end.

  37. P.... e....

    I tryed sending letters saying sorry to someone special. Song the baby ...whom would look at my sons 2 pitchures after meetting my daughter i had to give them in foster care after my 4 child a boy past. On..thats i.. Miss some what u was not as mean as told ..but sorry i got sick and for not being able to speak when i was just trying to but ended 99 to 2000 or so

  38. T.... T....

    RIP Granny! This helps me get thru it!

  39. C.... Y....

    Sad song but one of his best

  40. L.... S....

    on fav songs

  41. m.... f....

    Love this song I'm the youngest of three boy's and I lost my mom in 2013 at home.

  42. A.... R....

    It's true and I love my mom she nice to me and I am her baby she said

  43. R.... ....

    Still beautiful in 2020.

  44. K.... P....

    This song is for my mum who i loss on 11/27/19 as i was the baby i never got to say good bye i luv nd miss u so much mum

  45. D.... W....

    I am the youngest out of 6 and we just lost mom on November 4 2019 and she passed away holding mine and dad hands in her bed my heart is broke I miss her so... I love you mom! For ever and always love donald jr!

  46. M.... O....

    Reminds me of dak prescotts mama

  47. F.... b....

    FEELING Some of that Blake Shelton attitude. Listening to the Golden Boy!!!!! :D <3 ya

  48. O.... S....

    This song means everything to people in country & gospel music. My momma died in 1998 and it was like yesterday. I was the youngest of 6 pickers and we were raised proper by a grey haired man and momma. Thanks momma for all them biscuits !!! RIP

  49. J.... V....

    God Bless all of our mothers and grandmothers here on Earth and Heaven!

  50. K.... ....

    were is this Blake Shelton i miss him

  51. R.... R....

    Today is Christmas Day in 2019. My mother died suddenly and unexpectedly on Christmas Day in 2001. It’s been 18 years. I still miss her every day. I was the baby and I was her only daughter. She was my best friend. This song is so accurate and so inspiring and so beautiful.

  52. D.... ....

    Today is my Baby’s 22nd Christmas Birthday and every year I play him this song. I don’t care if he’s 80, he will always be my baby.❤️

  53. M.... A....

    This one hits home as it describes my situation. Never had the chance to say goodbye to a great Mom.

  54. C.... G....

    I almost lost my mom 8 years ago to a Brain aneurysm! Well I’m happy today say may 18,2019 I danced with my mom to this song and all she could do was cry on my shoulder as we where dancing! Great day to share with my mkm

  55. W.... G....

    Song makes my heart feal like it's in shock, Gives me goosebumps the intire time. Make my body numb anyone else get that feeling?

  56. R.... H....

    I never really listened to this song .......... I started crying its Christmas and miss my Mom even though shes been gone 39 years.

  57. J.... A....

    I'm 14 an idk what I would do without my mom she is my world

  58. C.... R....

    😭😭😭😭

  59. T.... K....

    This song always makes me cry any time I hear it. I was on my way home to my mom when she passed never got to say good bye. No matter where I am I have to stop cause the tears just wont stop.

  60. C.... M....

    Love this song i miss my mom she's in heaven and I'll always be her baby

  61. P.... B....

    This song makes me cry everytime. I lost my mother when I was 8 years old, and I still, to this day, cry when I think about the fact I never got to say goodbye. RIP Mom, I love you. 10/24/95

    P.... B....

    Don't worry bud one day you will be in heaven catching up on your time life is to short for goodbye you'll see her again hold In there

  62. G.... A....

    As my dads 3 year anniversary is coming up Monday 12/16/16 i find myself listening to sad songs. I do it every year....it hasnt gotten any easier on me. I loved him with all my heart

  63. C.... H....

    I'm the youngest of three. It always gets me. I could do no wrong in both momma and daddy's eyes till they die.

  64. F.... b....

    THANK YOU !!!!

  65. A.... F....

    this song makes me want to cry!

  66. A.... F....

    it makes me cry

  67. t.... n....

    Holy shit. I thought he was Trent Reznor when he first walked up. Some of uh.... But anyway. I'm not into country, but god damn, I love this song.

  68. F.... C....

    My mom died the day after Christmas 2001 and when I hear this song I cry like a baby I miss her so much

  69. S.... F....

    Thinking of my baby...😘😘😘

  70. A.... G....

    I agree an absolute amazing song still in 2019

  71. R.... E....

    I lost my mom on Feb 17, 2009 I didn't say good bye either I lived in Florida she passed in Texas. I cry every time I hear this song.

  72. F.... C....

    This struck me the most! I fear the day I'd lost any member of my family specially my parents, working here abroad and far away from home and just to think of this thing to happen anytime is breaking my heart.

  73. J.... P....

    Makes me miss my grandma who raised me from a baby

    J.... P....

    Joey Phillips same 😥

  74. W.... C....

    Cry ever time I hear this song no one can say country doesn’t have soul

  75. C.... R....

    Best for a mum

  76. J.... M....

    Lost my mom on August 19th of this year, this song makes me cry every time.

  77. C.... J....

    You will always be her baby, esp. if you are the youngest.

  78. d.... d....

    this song made me cry

  79. A.... B....

    The youngest of 6 and my mother would always call me her baby boy. I was at work one day amd my sister had called and said something happened with mom. She looked like she always does when she is asleep, head tilted back and mouth open. But when i cam my brothers and sisters were crying and i knew she was gone..... I took it extremely hard. When i heard this song for the first time a week ago i cried.... Hard....

  80. d.... w....

    Hey I dont know anybody but if you here please talk to me I need the ears of a stranger right now

  81. S.... B....

    That's he's my baby

  82. E.... R....

    THAT'S HOW MY FAMILY IS HERE.

  83. E.... R....

    MY FAMILY HAVE BEEN IN THE MILITARY IN ALL GENERATIONS

  84. E.... R....

    MY PARENTS GOT MARRIED IN 1975 AND MY GRANDPARENTS GOT MARRIED IN THE 1940'S

  85. D.... ....

    I lost my mother in June this year(2019) I was the youngest, I just wanna die, I miss her so much

    D.... ....

    She wouldn't want you feel that way. She raised you knowing one day you would have to live without her.
    Right now Live & love the ones around you today.
    You will see your mom again.
    My condolences for your resent loss of your mother.
    I loss mine 4 yrs ago.
    I know what it feels like to want to just talk with her if only for a few minutes.
    Keep her in your heart 💓 that's where you can find her anytime at any moment.
    Best wishes to you and yours.

    D.... ....

    Hang in their i know what you mean i lost my mother too an she was everything to me she taught me everything except how to live without her

    D.... ....

    If you ever need me, I'm here. You can find me on instagram if you ever need someone to talk to (@napier_ethan)

    D.... ....

    I'm so sorry. I was an only child. This year is 30 years since I lost mine. It was totally unexpected. I know it will hurt me as much as that sad day when the big 30 anniversary comes along. Christmas Eve sucks every year but It also hurts a little less every year. She would want you to live. Honor her memory please by hanging on. I was newly married and happy and yet I felt the same. I wanted to go be with her and I was only 26. I understand I do. Life is short enough tho and I will see her when I see her it will seem like a blip ( time speeds up when ur older ) Every first without her is going to be tough but yes we only get one mom. <3 Bless you. I tell you it gets easier please hang on okay?

  86. P.... D....

    Always loved this song....

  87. k.... r....

    My mom passed away in November 2003 and being the youngest i can't help but cry love you mom.

  88. J.... P....

    This song reminds me of my husband trying to get home from New Hampshire before his  mother passed away in Georgia, she passed away 5 hours into his 21 hours drive, he still drove 90 all the way there.

  89. c.... p....

    This song always makes me cry

  90. J.... B....

    I lost my mom when i was 2 year old im 29 now i cry when i hear this song

  91. G.... Y....

    Love you mom phyllis yates in heaven ps i was your baby son Glenn Yates in Oklahoma u s a ps miss you mom dad in heaven great song for babys of familys young or old

    G.... Y....

    I lost my mom in1971yr Glen
    Shes buried in Fillmore oklahoma.Her name was joyce Geraldine Fillmore.sorry for your loss.

    G.... Y....

    @melissa f. Yes yes my beaiutful wife know s the town shes a true okie born in sapulpa pretty water i am from lubbock texas we life in pretty water Oklahoma do you still life in town Oklahoma ps what kind of music you listen too me wife love real country music singers old gospel soft rock in 70s 80 s buddy holly joe Enly mac davis jerry jeff walker from Lubbock Texas tanya tucker is huge huge in west texas love singers from Oklahoma texas Arkansas hope to hear from you again glenn linda cats in Oklahoma

    G.... Y....

    @Glen Yates also forgot to tell you my grandfather and great grandfather were native American.I am chickasaw but take after my irish grandmother.

  92. C.... ....

    I lost my mom 11 years ago today and I’m the youngest! My mom always called me her baby!

  93. k.... t....

    Dam Blake .I'V never heard this song . you need to stop brother. now its my fav.

  94. E.... R....

    class of 2010

  95. S.... W....

    I don’t have any siblings I’m an only child but I’m so thankful to still have my momma and dad and yes I get away with more

  96. J.... c....

    What a great song, my mom dedicated this to me and I love it.11/02/19

    J.... c....

    For my mom rip !!!

    J.... c....

    Make her Proud!!

    J.... c....

    Me too.

  97. D.... D....

    Still love this song!

  98. J.... S....

    This song reminds me of me and my mom

  99. H.... W....

    Louisiana 2019??

  100. d.... w....

    I’m listening here in Tennessee 2019 DW Blake can really sing