She [D] labored so hard in [G] this world [D] below She didn't have things that most mothers [A7] know [D] Raising her children on a widow's small [G] pay [D] Washing and ironing since [A7] dad passed [D] away. Chorus: I [G] want to go to Heaven when this life is [D] o'er I want to be with Jesus on eternity's [A7] shore But If [D] I've a crown coming when [G] rewards go [D] around Please, blessed Jesus give [A7] mother my [D] crown. I [D] didn't realize it when [G] I was a [D] lad Just how great a burden my mother [A7] had [D] Adoption was offered but momma said [G] no She [D] raised us and taught us the [A7] right way to [D] go.