The Wilburn Brothers - The Old Folks' Home lyrics

What will happen to your mama and daddy after they have grown old You know things're really changed a lot in these modern days And as moms and daddys grow old seems like they kinda gettin' away They raised a big family and then they left 'em on Sent off somewhere to live in an old folks home Oh they'd like to be with their children but they don't wanna impose For you might have to wash up some of their faded old clothes Yes they've nursed you and raised you until you were grown But that's the thanks they get for all of this a place in an old folks home Do you remember the many nights they sat beside your bed And mama would place a cold cloth to your hot feveres head And she'd say now don't you worry it'll be all right dear For your mama and your daddy will gonna be sittin' right here Why they sat there through the long night and then when daylight came Mom and dad would go on with their hard day's work you'd never hear 'em complain They nursered you cause they loved you why you were their very own How in the world can you leave 'em out there livin' in the old folks home Oh you have a beautiful place to live and you're drivin' a brand new car Mom and dad would sure enjoy those comforts you enjoy livin' there where you are Still you live there in splendor just like a king on his throne And they're left somewhere neglected by you livin' in an old folks home Why you have a nice room right there ahead of the stairs And a big soft bed yes no one's sleepin' there You have a big yardback out all full of pretty flowers Why don't you bring 'em back from that old folks home So the last hours would be happy hours What will happen to your mama and daddy after they have grown old