Make your mama happy, make somebody proud
Never say die, never say why
Stand up, touch the clouds
Billy got a test in Geometry
But he didn't study the night before
He wants a steady job and a salary
So I guess he's gotta study more
That's why we're saying -
Make your mama happy, make somebody proud
Never say die, never say why
Stand up, touch the clouds
Annie went 2 college, got a Ph.D., drive a BMW
All the things that Annie ever wanted 2 be
She was when she finished school
That's why we're saying -
Make your mama happy, make somebody proud
Never say die, never say why
Stand up, touch the clouds
People of 2morrow want a better way
It gets harder and harder every day
Don't let 'em fool ya, dontcha let 'em say
You're any less than they are
Baby, you're here 2 stay!
That's why we're sayin' -
Make your mama happy.
(c) 1997 NPG Records - ASCAP