Ethel Waters — Long Lost Mama

[Verse] Folks agree, Mandy Lee Is the bluest gal in town Always weepin', never sleepin' Since her papa threw her down Some dark night when you're passing by You'll hear her moan and then she'll cry: [Chorus] Long lost papa, mama misses you I've been waiting 'til I'm sad and blue Why, the sun never shines, all I do is just pine 'round the old cabin door I want to cry and I don't care if I never live anymore Come to mama, don't leave me alone I'll forgive you and I'll give you all that I own Don't play hooky like a kid from school Come back home, I'll be your lovin' fool Come back, long lost papa, your mama misses you [Instrumental Break] [Chorus] Long lost papa, mama misses you I've been waiting 'til I'm sad and blue Why, the sun never shines, all I do is just pine 'round the old cabin door I want to cry and I don't care if I never live anymore Come to mama, don't leave me alone I'll forgive you and I'll give you all that I own Don't play hooky like a kid from school Come back home, I'll be your lovin' fool Come back, long lost papa, your mama misses you