Mommie Ain't That Daddy Lyrics

(Dolly Parton)

The snow was falling swiftly
And it mounded on the street
Little footprints in the snow
Made by our children's feet.

As I walked into the goodwill store
To get some clothes to wear
As we turned around the corner
I saw you standing there.

I tried to turn the children
And walk the other way
I prayed they hadn't seen you
Then I heard the babies say.

Mommie ain't that daddy
Holding out his hand
Begging for money
From that other man.

They asked me ain't that daddy
And yes, I had to say
And I wondered if I'd failed you
And made you turn this way.
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No, you didn't fail me
My weakness was just too strong
Because you see I thought more of the bottle
Than our family and our home.

No, you didn't fail me sweetheart
You loved me all you could
You had my babies and you loved me
Like no other woman ever would.

You know I guess I'd be better off dead
Than in the awful shape I'm in
But death just don't seem to have a place
For those that stayed drunk on whiskey wine and gin.

You see I die a constant death
Over and over every day
If I could change in what do it for
You the babies and our home.

But you might as well forget me
For I'm just too far gone.

But I wish you would do me one last favor
And do it just for me
When they ask you mama ain't that daddy
just say it used to be...