[Verse] Mamma loved Pappa She held him tight He’d come home late Well past the night The moon saw her tears But she’d just grin ‘Cause Mamma loved Pappa Pappa loved sin [Chorus] Oh Pappa played cards And Pappa drank gin Mamma prayed hard But she couldn’t win A saint and a sinner Where do we begin Mamma loved Pappa Pappa loved sin [Verse 2] The preacher came ‘round Said "Save your soul" But Pappa just laughed Poured another bowl Mamma lit candles Her hope wore thin Still Mamma loved Pappa Pappa loved sin [Prechorus] He danced with the devil She sang with the Lord Two hearts together Forever at war [Chorus] Oh Pappa played cards And Pappa drank gin Mamma prayed hard But she couldn’t win A saint and a sinner Where do we begin Mamma loved Pappa Pappa loved sin [Bridge] In the churchyard They’re lying side by side Mamma’s hands folded Pappa’s arms wide The angels are laughing The devil might grin ‘Cause Mamma loved Pappa And Pappa loved sin
