(Verse 1: soft and gentle) In a room filled with shadows, by the side of her bed She bowed down her spirit and she lowered her head The nursery was quiet, just the moon for a light Asking for a miracle in the middle of the night "Lord, give me a boy, let him grow tall and strong" That was the first note of a lifelong song. (Chorus: With back up singers) Mama prayed... when her knees hit the floor Mama prayed... then she prayed a little more Through the highest of mountains and the valleys of fear Heaven was listening 'cause she had God’s ear There’s no load too heavy for a worn-out back, As the power of a prayer keeping one mama’s boy on track. (Verse 2) Well, that boy became a man with a world of his own He traded her porch swing for the seeds he had sown He ran from the sunlight, took some turns that were wrong Searching for a melody but forgetting the song But every time trouble came a-knocking at his door A hand he couldn't see kept him safe once more. (Chorus: with back up singers) Mama prayed... when her knees hit the floor Mama prayed... then she prayed a little more Through the highest of mountains and the valleys of fear Heaven was listening 'cause she had God’s ear There’s no load too heavy for a worn-out back, As the power of a prayer keeping one mama’s boy on track. (Verse 3 Fiddle and banjo solo) The Lord has a way of showing he’s faithful to the end That Man gave his life back to the Lord as His friend No matter how far or how long he did stray The Savior was waiting to show him the way He’s living his life the way his Mama had prayed The one who stands firm to the end, will be saved (Bridge) Now he prays for his own kids, and he’s starting to see The grace that was flowing from a mother’s bent knee She stayed faithful in prayer, with a voice soft and low Naming every grandkid in the candle-light glow Until the Father leaned down, said, "Your work here is done, Come home, faithful warrior, your race has been won." (Outro: Slow down, end soft) I looked at her Bible, worn thin at the edge Remembering the promises and every holy pledge If I’m standing here steady, if I’m walking in the light It’s 'cause Mama was talking to Jesus every night. Yeah...Mama prayed. Thank God... Mama prayed, Yes, My Mama prayed for me.
