For Mama (La Mamma) - Vic Damone

She said, my son I beg of you

I have a wish that must come true

The last thing you can do for Mama

Please promise me that you will stay

And take my place while I’m away

And give the children love each day

I had to cry, what could I say

How hard I tried to find a word

I prayed she would not see me cry

So much to say that should be heard

But only time to say goodbye to Mama

They say in time you will forget

Yet still today my eyes are wet

I tell myself to smile for Mama

Now soon they’ll be another spring

And I will start remembring

The way she loved to har us sing

Her favorite song, Ave Maria

Ave Maria

The children have all grown up now

I kept my promise to Mama

I cannot guide them anymore

I’ve done my best for Mama

Ave Maria

Still this seems so very small

So very small

For Mama