wall around heaven

momma always knew when i'd break a promise

she could see it when she looked in my face

and before she went to heaven i promised her i'd change

but my life's become a shame and disgrace

i know that somewhere there's a heaven

and i know my precious mother is gonna be there

i hope there's a wall around heaven

so momma can't see me down here

i know if she could see me how sad her heart would be

'cause i'm worse now than i've ever been before

but momma i'm gonna change and i'll live for the lord

i'll meet you in heaven some sweet day

i know that somewhere there's a heaven

and i know my precious mother is gonna be there

i hope there's a wall around heaven

so momma can't see me down here