My mother sang the sweetest melody
  although she never sang in a musical key
  I'd hear her through the house
  My name called out loud
  My mother sang the sweetest melody
    My mother's hands were always cool and soft
  And like her eyes they would caress with every touch
  She would listen to my chatter
  as if every word I spoke mattered
  She'd hold me close and whisper in my ear
    She'd say, "girl you are a part of me
  I have made you strong
  when you grow up and are on your own
  remember to win them with your song"
    My father sang in perfect harmony
  And though he never sang in a musical key
  You could hear him when he'd enter the house
  the kiss he'd give my Ma
  My father sang in perfect harmony
    My father's words were always sure and clear
  and like his presence they would rid me of my fears
  When I crawled up on his knees
  I was safe as I could be
  He'd hold me tight and whisper in my ear
    He'd say, "girl you are a part of me
  I have made you strong
  when you grow up and are on your own
  remember to win them with your song"
    My mother sang in perfect harmony
  although she never sang in a musical key