[two bar open] [A] On the day that she was born, [A] When she first saw the light The world was spinning round, like it does And when the day [D] turned into night [D] Her daddy passed out cigars wrapped in pink, not in [A] blue [E7] And her mama fell in love [D7]The way that mommies do On the day that she was born [A] On the day she went to school [A] She was nervous as a cat She wore a uniform and a stupid little hat And when her mother [D] walked her down the hall she said, “Sweetie, today is something new [E7] Remember I love you [D7] And do the best that you can do…” On the day she went to school [A] On the day that she left home [A] Her mama couldn’t hide her tears Her world turned topsy turvy, like it does And her daddy [D] walked her to her car and said, “I remember playing dolls… [E7] Please promise that you’ll call.” (D7] And she said, “I’ll always be your little girl…” [A] On the day she left home [G] Have you thought about the faith we place in new beginnings? [A] When we never know how things are going to end [G] And when your life comes to the final inning [G] Have you ever wondered? [D7] Do you wonder, if you’re coming back again? [A] On the day she got married [A] She was as happy as a clam [A] Love made the world go round, like it does And when her father walked [D]her down the aisle he said, “I hope your love is [A] true.” [E7] She smiled and said, “Me too.” [D7] And then she said, “I do.” [A] On the day she got married [A] On the day that she died [A] right before she saw the light [A] the world was spinning ‘round, like it does And when the day turned [D] into night [D] The family gathered round To say we will always A love you [A]And she closed her eyes [D7] and fell asleep [E7]The way we all must do [A] On the day my mother died
