To the most beautiful soul I know, I love
You wasn't handed nothin', no no
You put aside your dreams
And you never complained, no no
You ate last, shoes torn apart
We didn't know that we were poor
But you made us believe in ourself
You made us believe in ourself
Oh oh mama, I thank you for loving me
My doctor, my lawyer, my everything
In the city where they come for your young
Wife to the head of our home
You tried to be everything
Still faithful to His vision
With a master's dealing wit' it
Living good while penny pinchin'
Blessed to be given to you, yeah
Oh oh mama, I thank you for loving me
My doctor, my lawyer, my everything
Oh oh mama, I thank you for loving me
My counselor, provider, my everything
(When I think of what you done for me)