C
F
C
A mother went out on a party
G7
She left at home her baby son
C
F
C
He cried and begged her not to leave him
G7
C
But she would not give up her fun
F
C
She kissed his cheek and tried to soothe him
G7
But would not heed his childish plea
C
F
C
She heard him call as she was leaving
G7
C
Please mommy please stay home with me
F
C
The mother joined the merrymakers
G7
And soon was lost in trifling joy
C
F
C
The mellow tunes and flitting shadows
G7
C
Made her forget her baby boy
F
C
She danced and laughed and did some drinking
G7
The world for her was full of glee
C
F
C
But now and then these words would haunt her
G7
C
Please mommy please stay home with me
F
C
She left the party feeling dizzy
G7
The smell of drinking on her breath
C
F
C
She hurried home to find her baby
G7
C
In raging pain and nearing death
F
C
The doctor came and looked on sadly
G7
The case was hopeless he could see
C
F
C
The baby died these words repeating
G7
C
Please mommy please stay home with me
F
C
The mother now her life would forfeit
G7
To hear her baby’s voice again
C
F
C
She grieved to think she rudely left him
G7
C
To satisfy her wishes vein
F
C
Now mothers don’t neglect your duty
G7
This story should a lesson be
C
F
C
Do not ignore your baby’s pleading
G7
C
Please mommy please stay home with me