Those of you fans out there
who are growing up
or have grown up
with a mother and a father
really have something to be proud of,
especially you ladies,
because it's not easy having to go
from a little girl to a woman
all in a matter of days.
That's what I had to do.
But now as the sun shines
through the clouds
replacing the dark shadows
that once covered my life,
I can smile as I remember
what my mother once said to me before she passed away,
she said, Take care, I must be leaving,
take care, I must be leaving
this world.
But remember, when you are down,
I'll always be around,
watching over you.
Yes, and then she said,
Be sweet, I must be leaving
Be good, I must be leaving this world
But be strong, you're a big girl
And must carry on when I'm gone
Remember, I'll always be around
With a smile on her face
She said, I'm going to a much
bet ter place
There's a voice calling me
and I must go
Take care, I must be leaving
Be good, I must believe in this place
But smile, and don't be blue
Someone stronger than me
is watching over you
Be sweet and must be leaving
Be nice and must be leaving
I'll for a bet ter place
And wipe your tears from your face
And hold your head up high,
don't you cry
I'll be waiting for you in paradise