Mama Used to Say-Beverley Knight

[00:00.51]Beverley Knight -Mama Used To Say [00:14.23] [00:34.48]Said a small boy once asked when will I grow up [00:38.34]When will I see what grown-ups do see [00:43.06]In his fight to come of age [00:45.24]He will act an older age [00:47.43]To be recognized is when I'm not unmasked [00:50.22]And mama used to say take your time young man [00:55.71]And mama used to say don't you rush to get old [00:59.72]And mama used to say take it in your stride [01:04.49]And mama used to say live your life live it [01:09.42]As the years went rushing by [01:11.60]He would cut down on his age [01:13.78]He would tell his girl of how it used to be yeah [01:18.20]How his mommy passed away [01:20.28]But these lines she would say [01:22.47]And at that time he couldn't understand [01:26.07]And mama used to say take your time young man [01:30.14]And mama used to say don't you rush to get old [01:34.56]And mama used to say take it in your stride [01:38.77]And mama used to say live your life listen [01:44.31]You're young,so young,don't hold on back [01:48.52]Just do what you want to do [01:52.58]Now is the time for you to strive [01:57.96]For you to get better at what you are doing oh [02:12.13]To hold it back now listen to your mama boy [02:19.29]As a small boy once asked when will I grow up [02:23.56]When will I see what grown-ups do see [02:27.97]In his fight to come of age [02:30.00]He would act an older age [02:32.39]To be recognized is when I'm not unmasked [02:34.83]And mama used to say take your time young man [02:40.52]And mama used to say don't you rush to get old [02:44.53]And mama used to say take it in your stride [02:49.49]Mama used to say live your life live it [02:53.50]And mama used to say take your time young man [02:57.41]And mama used to say don't you rush to get old [03:01.83]And mama used to say take it in your stride [03:06.70]And mama used to say live your life [03:10.92]And mama used to say take your time young man [03:15.18]And mama used to say don't you rush to get old [03:19.65]And mama used to say take it in your stride [03:23.67]And mama used to say live your life,live your life [03:28.44]And mama used to say take your time,take your time young man [03:33.36]And mama used to say don't you rush,don't you rush to get old [03:37.88]And mama used to say take it in your stride [03:41.03]And mama used to say live your life,live your