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Introduction
There’s something undeniably touching about a song that pays tribute to a mother’s love, and George Jones’ “Mama’s Hands” does just that. It’s more than just a melody; it’s a heartfelt story wrapped in the tender memories of a son who deeply appreciates everything his mother has done. The song is like flipping through a photo album filled with cherished moments—each verse capturing the essence of a mother’s gentle strength and unwavering care.
Jones, with his unmistakable voice, brings to life the image of his mother’s hands—those hands that worked tirelessly, comforted during hard times, and offered a soft place to fall when the world felt too heavy. It’s a song that resonates because it’s a story so many of us know—whether we’ve lived it or longed for it. There’s a universal truth in the idea that a mother’s hands are where many of us first found love, safety, and guidance.
What makes “Mama’s Hands” stand out isn’t just its sweet melody or Jones’ soulful delivery, but the way it taps into the deep well of emotion that accompanies the bond between a mother and her child. It’s a song that doesn’t just remind us of our mothers; it makes us feel like we’re right back in their arms, no matter how old we get.
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Lyrics
My daddy’s hands held Ten’s and Two’s while mom’s were holding me
And daddy’s hand lost everything to a hand of Kings and Three’s
Then daddy’s hands they shook so bad that he turned to wine
But mama’s hands were strong and calm as they held on to mine
Yes, mama’s hands held on to mine to guide me day and night
And it took the sting of mama’s hands to teach me wrong from right
When times were bad and money slim, she’d fold her hands and pray
And somehow she would make the food hold out another day
Now mama’s hands are cold with age, they tremble when she prays
But her voice is strong as she thanks God for the bygone days
She looks at me and then she smiles, she knows I understand
That everything I am today I owe to mama’s hands
Everything I am today I owe to mama’s hands