Mama, when my dollies have babies
And I am a big lady
Mama, will a prince come and take me away?
When I said these things
I believed in kings
Then I didn't know
Love could hurt me so
Slowly she replied
Tears had filled her eyes
Baby, not so fast
Let your young life last
Mama, when my dollies have babies
And I am a big lady
Mama, will a prince come and take me away?
I sang to her in fun
My teens had just begun
My age was not the same
Still we played this game
Her eyes were filled with pride
Slowly she replied
Soon enough you'll be a very pretty bride
Mama, when my dollies have babies
And I am a big lady
Mama, will the hurt go away deep inside?
When I sang this song
My whole world had gone wrong
All my careful dreams
had turned to crystal streams
My love didn't last
And now more years have passed
Left with just one thing
A tender voice that sings