Written by Peter Green. Momma donґtcha cry now Momma donґtcha cry now Just say your goodbyes now But Momma donґtcha cry Iґve been a foolish boy And I had to break the law just for you Momma do ya love me Momma do ya love me Then Momma wonґtcha kiss me He was such a naughty man And I had to put him down just for you Momma donґtcha cry now No, Momma donґtcha cry now Just say your goodbyes now But Momma donґtcha cry Iґve got to go away But I promise Iґll be back someday Momma donґtcha cry Momma donґtcha cry Momma donґtcha cry Momma donґtcha cry He was such a foolish man And I had to put him down just for you