[Intro]
C Am C Am C
[Verse 1]
C F C
She could sing like patsy cline, and preach like billy graham
G
Tears would stain the altar, when she'd sing just as I am
C F
She walked my down the aisle, where Jesus washed my sins away
G
I'm standing here today 'cause mama prayed
[Chorus]
C F C
I never saw a mountain moved because my mama prayed
Am G
But she could sure move heaven
C
I never saw her touch the multitudes
F C Am G
But trust me when I say, she could sure touch heaven
C F
Looking back she wouldn't quit, 'till all her kids were saved
G Am C
I'm standing here today 'cause mama prayed
[Verse 2]
F C
She could quote the old king james, and make the Bible come alive
G
She loved the old, old stories, you could see it in her eyes
C F
She made me want to know the Lord, and learn about His ways
C
I'm standing here today 'cause mama prayed
[Bridge]
G F
Mama prayed when times were bad, mama prayed when times were good
G G
Mama prayed when folks were acting like they should
G F
Mama prayed because she loved them, saints and sinners all the same
G F
Mama prayed for me the most in Jesus name
[Chorus]
C F C
I never saw a mountain moved because my mama prayed
Am G
But she could sure move heaven
C
I never saw her touch the multitudes
F C Am G
But trust me when I say, she could sure touch heaven
C G
Looking back she wouldn't quit, 'till all her kids were saved
G F
I'm standing here today 'cause mama prayed
G Am C Am
I'm standing here today 'cause mama prayed
C
Mama prayed