Am gonna do my best again Am gonna go my way, mamma Tomorrow am gonna catch a train Don't try to hold me down I wanna put my chest against the wind From east and west once again Mamma Give me your blessing right now Am gonna get ahead again Am gonna go my way, mamma Before you tie me to a chain Before you close me down So wide you should stretch your breast And hold my life inside yourself again Mamma Give me your blessing right now I wanna kiss your face again Am gonna go my way, mamma Don't worry, don't cry, don't complain Don't try to hold me down How much you want your darling, baby Clinging to your long skirt again Oh, mamma Give me your blessing right now