This clip features Johnny Cash singing the Merle Haggard original song titled “Mama Tried”. This audio is taken from The Johnny Cash show.
The first thing I remember knowing
Was a lonesome whistle blowing
And a young’un’s dream of growing up to ride
On a freight train leaving town
Not knowing where I’m bound
And no one could change my mind but Mama tried
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