Mama's Bible, pages trimmed with gold Mama's Bible guiding our soul Mama died years ago and left us kids alone But before she went she told me, "Son, you've got to carry on You're the oldest boy Jack, so raise your brothers right Here son, take my Bible and follow by its light" Mama's Bible, pages trimmed with gold Mama's Bible guiding our soul The boys have all grown up now, the baby just left home And I can rest with ease now for I know they're not alone They've got the many blessings that I've read every day From the pages of Mama's Bible to guide them on their way Mama's Bible, pages trimmed with gold Mama's Bible guiding our soul (Mama's Bible, pages trimmed with gold)