All Words and Music by James Branam
All instruments and vocals by James Branam
Audio
Lyrics
My mama used to tell me, “Son, now you be good”
I never really listened like I know I should
It’s alright, it’s alright
If my mama could see what’s become of me, it’s alright
Standin’ on the street by the five-and-dime
My mama always told me I was wastin’ my time
It’s alright, it’s alright
If my mama could see what’s become of me, it’s alright
[Chorus}
“It’s alright,” I used to say, “it’s okay”
I never let it bother me
“It’s alright,” I used to say till the day they set me free
Now the scenes have changed and I’m a workin’ man
And through the years I think that I can understand
It’s alright, it’s alright
If you only could see what’s become of me, it’s alright
Workin’ extra hours just earn my pay
And whisperin’ inside my head I hear her say,
“It’s alright, it’s alright
If you only could see what’s become of me, it’s alright
[Chorus]
Copyright (c) 1986 by James Branam