[Verse 1] Mama was hummin' in the kitchen, flour on her hands, Mixing up the batter, like she had it all planned. She said, "This one's for your papa, he's been workin' so late," A chocolate cake of love, sittin' heavy on the plate. [Chorus] Oh, Mama's bakin' chocolate cake, sweet as it could be, For a man who worked the fields and raised us faithfully. But sometimes love ain't sugar, and sometimes love ain't sweet, When that cake hit his tongue, well, he rose to his feet. [Verse 2] Papa took one bite, and his brow began to frown, He said, "Lord, this cake's the driest thing in town." Mama’s face went red, her apron flung aside, She grabbed that cake and stormed out with fire in her stride. [Chorus] Oh, Mama's bakin' chocolate cake, sweet as it could be, For a man who worked the fields and raised us faithfully. But sometimes love ain't sugar, and sometimes love ain't sweet, When that cake hit his tongue, well, he rose to his feet. [Verse 3] She tossed it out the back door, into the yard it flew, The hound dogs circled 'round it, like it was barbecue. They gobbled every crumb up, tails waggin' with delight, Mama said, "At least the dogs think I can bake alright!" [Bridge] Now Papa sat there sheepish, as Mama cooled her rage, She said, "Next time I bake for you, I’ll set a lower stage. Maybe just some cornbread, or a biscuit on the side, 'Cause that chocolate cake was wasted on your stubborn pride."
