Written by Billy Joe Shaver
Intro: C Gm C verse 1 C G C Sweet mama, lay your burden down F C Sweet mama, lay your burden down F C F Just let me tell you 'bout some truth in life I've found C G C Sweet mama, Lord, set yourself right down verse 2 C G C Lord, pride, it ain't worth a US dime, lord no F C Well pride, it ain't worth a poor man's time F C F And it's misery to be so jealous all the time C G C Sweet mama, lord, be kind to your mind Instrumental C G C F C F C F C G C verse 3 C G C Sweet mama, lay your burden down F C Oh sweet mama, lord lay them trophies down F C F You know it ain't no good to be givin' me that same old run-around C G C 'Cause sweet mama, lay your burden down verse 4 C G C Sweet mama, lord, you're so feelin' fine F C And I know that you think this is just a line F C F But I only put these words into this little song C G C To try, lord, and help us get along Outro C G C F C F C F C G C F C F C F C F C G C