[1] She turned a little house into a castle of light Made a feast from a paycheck on a Friday night Every scraped-up knee found a healing hand Every crazy dream found someone who'd understand She wore tired shoes but she'd never complain Carried all our burdens through the wind and rain Somehow made the hard times feel small and far away And gave us enough love to last a thousand days [C] If heaven ever asked me where its angels go I'd point right at my mother, she's the closest one I know She gave me faith when I had none Kept me warm when days were cold If love had a face and a heart of gold It'd look like my mother, that's the truth I've always known [2] She was up before sunrise, long before the dawn Working through the struggle and somehow carrying on Every sacrifice she made was hidden behind a smile Making sure her family always went the extra mile She taught me how to fight without losing who I am How to lend a hand to strangers and still proudly stand The older that I get, the more I understand The greatest hero in my life was never in a band [C] If heaven ever asked me where its angels go I'd point right at my mother, she's the closest one I know She gave me faith when I had none Kept me warm when days were cold If love had a face and a heart of gold It'd look like my mother, that's the truth I've always known [FC] If heaven ever asked me where its angels go I'd point right at my mother, she's the closest one I know She gave me faith when I had none Kept me warm when days were cold If love had a face and a heart of gold It'd look like my mother, that's the truth I've always known [Outro] And when they write the story Of the life I've lived some day. The greatest chapter... Is still my mother all the way.... [Fade to End]
