Mama Says (from Footloose) sing and play along

Ev'rything I ever learned that gets me through the worst,

I learned at my mama's knee.

Now anytime I'm turned around I turn to Mama first,

and you'd be wise to memorize what Mama says to me.

Mama says don't use a toaster while standing in the shower.

Now who can argue with that?

Mama says don't hold your breath thing for longer than an hour.

The woman knows where it's at!

And Mama says

it doesn't matter

if you're a king or you're a clown.

Once you drive up a mountain,

you can't back down.

Mama says don't drink hot coffee while lying down in bed.

er. Don't even give it a thought.

Mama says never eat an thing that's bigger than your head.

Is she a whiz where or what?

And Mama says

it doesn't matter

if you're a king or you're a clown.

Once you drive up a mountain,

you can't back down.

Mama down.

Mama makes a lotta sense;

if you know how to listen,

she is clear and concise.

Daddy says, "I love her, son,

but she's got marbles missin'."

But I say, "Hey!

It's free advice,

and what d' you expect at that price?"

Mama says what you believe in is all you really own,

and I believe that she's right.

Mama says if you've got doubts,

well then, boy, you're not alone.

Just means you're ready to fight.

And Mama says it doesn't matter if you're a king or you're a clown.

Once you drive up a mountain,

you can't back down.

You can turn up the heat,

you can turn up the road,

you can carry a beat, you can carry a load,

you can throw a fit,

you can throw a punch,

you can bring up a child,

you can bring up your lunch!

Mama says it doesn't matter

if you drive a hard bargain or drive around town.

Once you drive up a mountain,

you can't back down.

Once you drive up a mountain,

you can't back

down!