Goodbye's (The Saddest Word)

Mama, you gave life to me

Turned a baby into a lady

Mama, all you had to offer

Was the promise of a lifetime of love

Now I know there is no other

Love like a mother's love for her child

And I know a love so complete

Someday must leave, must say goodbye, ho

Goodbye's the saddest word I'll ever hear

Goodbye's the last time I will hold you near

Someday you'll say that word and I will cry

It'll break my heart to hear you say goodbye

Mama, you gave love to me

Turned a young one into a woman

And mama, all I ever needed

Was a guarantee of you lovin' me

'Cause I know there is no other

Love like a mother's love for her child

And it hurts so, that something so strong

Someday will be gone, must say goodbye, ooh

Goodbye's the saddest word I'll ever hear

Goodbye's the last time I will hold you near

Someday you'll say that word and I will cry

It'll break my heart to hear you say goodbye

But the love you gave me will always live

You'll always be there every time I call

You offered me the greatest love of all

You take my weakness and you make me strong

And I will always love you till forever comes

And when you need me

I'll be there for you all the way

I'll be there your whole life through

I'll be there, this I guarantee

Mama, I'll be, I'll be there through the darkest nights

I'll be the wings that guide your broken flight

I'll be your shelter through the raging storm

And I will love you till forever comes

Goodbye's the saddest word I'll ever hear

Goodbye's the last time I will hold you near

Someday you'll say that word and I will cry

It'll break my heart to hear you say goodbye

Till we meet again

Until then goodbye