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I Had A Real Good Mother And Father

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I Had A Real Good Mother And Father Lyrics

I had a real good mother and father
And they surely stood the test
And now they're in bright glory
Anna sleeping on the savior's breast

They set a good example for me
And they taught me how to pray
Now I truly converted
And walking on the narrow way

I know that if I can, I'd meet them
And how, how lonely I would be
For what good is my journey
If I miss out on eternity

I had a real good mother and father
And they surely stood the test
And now they're in bright glory
Anna sleeping on the savior's breast

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smallwonderrobot On Sep 20, 2006

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