Shenandoah - Mama Knows Lyrics






Me and Jimmy Crowder and a single cigarette
Crouched down in a stall out in the barn
Three puffs later we were sick as we could get
Prayin' we'd get better before we got home
She saw me comin' through the back door screen
I knew the minute that she looked at me

[Chorus:]
Mama knows, Mama knows
Sometimes I think she's got a window to my soul
Mama knows, Mama knows
Even when I think it doesn't show
Mama knows

Me and Becky Johnson ankle-deep in ocean waves
Pants rolled up and hearts out on our sleeves
Both needin' more than either one of us could get
That first love left the sweetest memory
Fifteen and shy, didn't tell a soul
How is it Mama never has to be told

[Chorus]

I wasn't home when Mama passed away
I didn't get to say I love you
But I've got this feelin'

[Chorus]





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  1. R.... D....

    Mom...I love you more than words could express. I was petrified to come out to you, so afraid of losing you but all of that fear was unfounded wasn't it? You cried and said why would you think I wouldn't love you? I don't give to shits if you love men or women, as long as your happy. But, does this mean no grand babies? Lol
    She told me mamas always know.

  2. P.... P....

    Mama and Grandma always knows...

  3. C.... R....

    Moms does no

  4. C.... R....

    Moms does no

  5. C.... R....

    Moms does no

  6. T.... M....

    I hid my first boyfriend at 15. I didn't want the questions at home with 2 big brothers. He dumped me, and my mom took me for ice cream and shopping. She knew without a word. Mama really does know all!

  7. S.... F....

    She gave me life but she damn near took it back a few times too.I love you Mama.💘

  8. J.... G....

    Amazingly true!! 😓

  9. P.... N....

    This song makes me cry I miss my mommy so much my mommy knew everything I did I can still hear her voice in my head I love you so much mommy

  10. M.... H....

    Miss and Love Ya Mom

  11. V.... R....

    Mom turned 73 a few days ago and she STILL knows! Strongest woman I have ever known...

  12. s.... j....

    This is real country music at its best.

  13. S.... S....

    Love this song my mom will be gone 1 year the 25 of this month and I miss her so bad

  14. r.... m....

    I remember the first time I got home from smoking weed and before I even saw her she said "son. What have you done" I had just entered the door and she was in the kitchen. There was absolutely no way she could have smelled it. Momma knows.. sometimes I think she has a Window to my soul. And sometimes when I think it doesn't show...she knows... I used to hate this music. Now I can't get enough Because of how much I miss her..

  15. D.... H....

    darrell harris here in okc from north cali luv the music be a black conurtry boy thanks fer the music

  16. B.... M....

    My mother could always read me like a book. She always knew when my heart was broken or when I wasn't talking about something that was bothering me. Now she has alzheimers...

  17. j.... ....

    Mama hates me because I have cheated on all my wives. She scolds me every time I see her . I love You mama and I know you will leave this world soon . I appreciate and love You mama

  18. C.... S....

    Love me some Shenandoah real country! We want more! 💗👍🎶🥰

  19. r.... h....

    Such a great and true song! I miss mom so much!!!

  20. J.... w....

    I remember when Shenandoah first came out. When you heard the voice of the singer in Shenandoah, you knew it couldn't be anything other than country music. Country music is what this band will do.

  21. A.... C....

    Happy Mother’s Day to my mother and all the other mothers out there!

  22. C.... F....

    Momma's the greatest ever love you mom

  23. M.... B....

    MOMS BEEN GONE 15 YEARS SHE KNEW EVERYTHING!

  24. S.... F....

    Rewind.😎

  25. M.... H....

    Damn,Mom I miss you.I Love You

  26. B.... C....

    I still love this to this day my 8 year old daughter does too

  27. A.... C....

    I wasn't home when moma passed away but moma has a window to my soul moma knows how much I love her moma knows i miss you every minute of everyday

  28. T.... ....

    Momma always knows.....Jim Seales on guitar....master of steel!

  29. l.... t....

    My momma been gone almost 10years and every time I hear this song I cry because she always knew when there was something going on with me.i miss and love you momma.

  30. F.... ....

    The 218 thumbs down are from people who don't respect great Country Music!

  31. D.... H....

    This amazing song puts a lump in my throat, and a tear in my eye.. Momma always knew..!!!

  32. J.... K....

    My Mama was hit by a drunk driver in 1986, she was walking to a neighbors house, she died before we could get to the hospital, I never got to say Goodbye or tell her that I loved her, I listen to this song and pray to god she knows just how much I do still love and miss her.

  33. r.... m....

    i am 21 and i dropped an water bottle and she woke up.... peeked out her door and saw me.. me ... momma knows..... i drank too much... checking on me..... my momma...knows...
    she knows.... im lucky to har.... sometimes i think she knows... if your seieing this,.. i love you momma...

  34. J.... S....

    Mama always knows and to this day still does!

  35. B.... B....

    This song brings back sweet memories of me and my mother at the end she was the best ever I just didnt see it the way I should have but she knew I loves her I stayed while she took her last breath and smiled and said mama knows baby

  36. B.... R....

    Momma I love u getting life right...mikeylenz

    B.... R....

    I'm so proud of you your beautiful

  37. B.... R....

    Momma I love u getting life right...mikeylenz

  38. A.... M....

    Classic...

  39. d.... r....

    Mama Knows. She Always Did . Rip Mama We Love you 🌹

  40. A.... P....

    I don't care what anyone says momma alawys knows everything .. the bad or the good.it didn't matter what.she knew ..I lost my mom just before I turned 18 I'll be 46 in October. I miss her every day.i just wish she was still here when something is Rong .but she isn't .but momma always knew .in she still does... love you very much Mom..Rip.

  41. L.... N....

    As a 21 year old rodeo cowboy, me and my travelling partners still listen to all these oldies going down the road. Lets bring real country music back

    L.... N....

    Levi Norton AMEN!

  42. G.... G....

    Awesome song!!

  43. M.... P....

    I used to sing these tunes to Mom and Dad every sunday after church always loved those times and these songs and still know them off even after all those years.

  44. J.... G....

    Reminds me the first time I got drunk and came home tryed my best but my mom and dad surely knew before I came in the door lol mom and pops knows

  45. D.... M....

    Reminds me of the old days on the old trick deer bailing hey. I may be a skin bit to most but I'm old school I'll work kids today under the table

  46. B.... M....

    I lost my Mom in 2008 due to cancer. I love hearing this song and miss her every day.

  47. M.... B....

    I play this for my 17 year old! Love it❤

  48. J.... G....

    Don't make country music like this anymore

  49. A.... Y....

    I lost my mom a couple weeks ago I miss u and love u.

  50. J.... C....

    My mommy died on July 12th 2012 and its been hard on me every since. Its hard not having your mother to talk to when you are having problems and have so many unanswered questions to talk to her about.. If you have your mother in your life you better respect her and spend as much time as you can with her because when she is gone she will be missed and you will have a empty heart. Everything thing that you say and do to your parents you will remember when their gone..

  51. G.... g....

    Yep , Mama knows alright .. She sees Everything from Heaven where she's at 😇. Thank you Jesus & Mama for watching over me 😇💖🙌!!!

  52. R.... G....

    Beautiful ♡It

  53. R.... D....

    I'm very blessed that my .mother is still alive I saw my mom and I'm glad I did it

  54. 1.... ....

    Thinking of you today Mom, you left here 28 years ago and I believe you still know what I'm doing.

  55. R.... D....

    Never count Mama out, she ALWAYS knows!! Happy Mother’s Day to everyone, being a Mama is def hardest thing I’ve ever done but I reap the rewards every single day!! 🌹🌹🌹🌹

  56. M.... ....

    My grandma passed a couple days ago.... she knew everything and kept us together. It's really hard...

  57. R.... C....

    Nothing like growing up in the South with a mama who knows everything thing before it happens! Y'all know what I am talking about.

  58. T.... C....

    mama knew it all always....she could see it in my eyes when I was up to something...there were no lieing to mom

  59. S.... K....

    I miss my mom.... She passed on March 21st 2018... My heart is never going to heal.

  60. W.... B....

    I lost my mom in 2000. I miss her so much. I love you mama

  61. B.... C....

    Me and Jimmy Crowder...

  62. J.... H....

    Who dislikes this song like seriously? Even my buddy who's all into rap and hip hop liked this song a lot

  63. j.... g....

    My favorite song

  64. R.... D....

    My mama knew before I did...pretty much everything. When I came out to her in 2002 I was 23 and scared to death. Turns out I was worried for nothing. She said "I've always known, and it makes no difference to me just as long as you're happy, I love you unconditionally". She's the best, and she raised my brother and I alone and always did the best she could, we turned out pretty dam great. She will be 58 in August, and many more birthdays to come. This song makes me think of growing up.

  65. B.... s....

    not many like this

  66. A.... D....

    My.husband left me for a woman six months ago, they are already talking about getting married and having a child. We were together for 10 years and have 2 boys, This kinda love does not.exist but if it does I hope to have it one day. I just dont think I'd believe it even if it happened.to.me

  67. E.... M....

    My favorite song of all times of Shenandoah mama knows ain't that's so true God Rest her soul

  68. g.... H....

    I'm sorry for anybody in life too lose there mom

  69. g.... H....

    yea she knows

  70. g.... H....

    a song that's true but my mom still alive thank the lord

  71. J.... H....

    when I die I will love you and miss you

  72. S.... B....

    Now this is country music

  73. C.... C....

    Miss u my beautiful Momma 💔
    1/29/58-7/21/16

  74. b.... ....

    Haven't heard this song in 20 years. Heard it today. My mom passed in February. I cried. Always loved this song

  75. T.... M....

    How was it mama always knew when ice cream and a Molly Ringwald movie was just what I needed?

  76. M.... C....

    This song is a old song but it is a good one make me thank of my mom

  77. j.... b....

    Back then song came out. I got meet guy wrote this song. Back 1989 Fan Fair. One greatest song writer. Should get Hall of Fame this song. Always enjoy this song so many years.

  78. S.... L....

    marty raybon

  79. j.... b....

    Classic hits songs tell truth how feel mom. I meet guy wrote this song. Beautiful song. Kindly grow on me though years. God bless all ones loss there moms. Truly amazing song. Something learn at Fan Fair singer and song writer. Back 1989. Nashville TNN . State Fair. Was greatest. This song live on forever and ever in are hearts. Always keep this song in are hearts forever.

  80. R.... D....

    Mama Always Knows, used tell my Son that when he was younger, Never think for a second Mama doesn't know 🌹

  81. S.... G....

    I was there when my mama took her last breath.mama I love you and miss you so much. it's hard to deal with u saved me from death but I couldn't​ save you mama hope your not mad I couldn't see you one day

  82. b.... m....

    so true,she always did,miss her s0 much,but I'll see her again.

  83. G.... B....

    I held my moms hand til she took her last breath I always say she was there the day I came into the world and I was there the day she left mine I miss you mom

  84. G.... B....

    I miss my mom she was my rock

  85. D.... C....

    I MET MARTY RAYBON...WHAT A TALENT ...AND HE SMELLED AWESOME..

  86. g.... ....

    I can never listen to this song without tearing up. I miss my mom so much. It's coming up on three years, and the pain is just as fresh as when it happened..

  87. r.... ....

    TosTin man I felt it to

  88. r.... ....

    Beautiful

  89. l.... ....

    What has happened to this type of music? The music now days can in no way compare to music such as this song.

  90. J.... A....

    I love you MOM!

  91. J.... A....

    My mama and I danced to this in my wedding! And best believe mama knows !

  92. N.... T....

    my mom would say"look me in the eyes and tell me " I couldnt lie to her.

  93. k.... b....

    lost my mom going on 3 yrs miss that woman so much she was my best friend she knew she could count on me hope she's proud and her football champion grand sons I love u mom but u already know baby girl

  94. J.... G....

    thank God for a praying mama

  95. j.... b....

    This song . Was one greatest day was at FanFair. Back 1989. I got meet guy wrote this song. Tim Macy's . One greatest song writer. I know band I meet back 1989 at Minnesota state fair at radio stations and lead singer came my Chruch in Minnesota . Was very special moment never forget. Back 1998. In my Burnsville area.Clebration Chruch.

  96. M.... L....

    I miss you everyday Mom. You never Knew how much I loved you.

  97. h.... ....

    miss you mom....

  98. D.... A....

    I love this old country

  99. S.... G....

    I just now had time to write my kids noted honestly worked too gaddamned much