Guest Desi C mentioned this song in 2011, although he thought of Irish pop singer Ann Breen's version. This song is truly sappy. Somehow it sounds worse to my ears when Ann Breen sings it, although she has a good voice.


WHAT A FRIEND WE HAVE IN MOTHER
As sung by Wilf Carter a.k.a. Montana Slim
Tune: "What a Friend We Have in Jesus"

What a friend we have in mother,
Who will all our secrets share.
We should never keep things from her.
Tell her all and she'll be there.
Oh, what tender love she gives us,
When in sorrow or despair.
Tell her gently; whisper softly.
She will listen; she'll be there.

Day by day as she grows older,
She's the nation's guiding star.
Don't forget the prayers she taught you.
You may need them by and by.*
Though her hair has turned to silver,
Send her flowers sweet and fair.
Drop a card or send a letter.
She'll be waiting; she'll be there.

When her eyes are closed in slumber,
Gently kiss her icy brow.
Fold her hands upon her bosom.
She will rest in Heaven now.
When your days are dark and dreary,
And your cross is hard to bear,
Do not let your mem'ry fail you.
Think of her and she'll be there.

[Repeat last 4 lines.]


[* Ann Breen changes this line to "You will need them where you are," thus fixing the faulty rhyme.]