Well hello, it's good to hear your voice

I hate to call so late, but I didn't have a choice

I'm calling you from Dallas, headed for L.A.

I wish I had more time to talk, there's so much to say



No I ain't forgot how I was raised

But I'm livin' way too fast

It's a roller coaster ride, up and down

My new job is going great, I'm headed for the top

I should be happy but somehow I'm not

Sometimes I think the devil has got me by the sleeve

Oh, Mama don't forget to pray for me



Tell me how is the weather?

Have you put the garden out?

Are the dogwoods bloomin' out behind the house?

No I'm not sick, there's nothin' wrong, don't wake up Dad

I just thought of you and home and got a little sad



No I ain't forgot how I was raised

But I'm livin' way too fast

It's a roller coaster ride, up and down

My new job is going great, I'm headed for the top

I should be happy but somehow I'm not

Oh, sometimes I think the devil has got me by the sleeve

Oh, Mama don't forget to pray for me

Oh, Mama don't forget to pray for me