[00:12.48]She said my son I beg of you
[00:15.54]I have a wish that must come true
[00:17.85]
[00:18.41]The last thing you can do
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[00:22.97]For mama
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[00:29.85]Please promise me that you will stay
[00:32.72]And take my place while I'm away
[00:35.16]
[00:35.84]And give the children love each day
[00:38.49]I had to cry what could I say?
[00:42.73]
[00:44.23]How hard I tried to find the words
[00:47.41]I prayed she would not see me cry
[00:50.16]So much to say that should be heard
[00:52.97]But only time to say goodbye to mama
[00:58.32]
[01:07.47]They say in time that you'll forget
[01:10.62]Yet still today my eyes are wet
[01:13.58]I tell myself to smile for Mama
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[01:24.92]Now soon there'll be another spring
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[01:27.92]And I will start remembering
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[01:30.79]The way she loved to hear us sing
[01:33.59]Her favourite song 'Ave Maria'
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[01:38.78]Ave Maria
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[01:49.95]The children all have grown up now
[01:55.57]I kept my promise to mama
[02:01.39]I cannot guide them anymore
[02:07.44]I've done my best all for mama
[02:14.25]Ave Maria
[02:21.80]
[02:25.28]Still this seems so very small
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[02:31.40]For all
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[02:35.83]She did for me