American Old Time Song Lyrics: 24 Don't Be Angry, Mother
Theater, Music-Hall, Nostalgic, Irish & Historic Old Songs, Volume 24
DON'T BE ANGRY, MOTHER
Copyright. 1862, by G. Willig, Jr.
Words and Music by Master Adams.
Don't be angry, mother,
Let thy smiles be smiles of joy;
Don't be angry, mother,
Don't be angry with thy boy.
Years have flown since we traversed
The dark and stormy sea.
Whilst your boy, quite broken-hearted,
Ne'er has ceased to think of thee.
Don't be angry, mother, mother,
Let the world say what it will;
Tho' I don't deserve thy favor,
Yet I fondly love thee still.
We have lived and loved together,
Then our hearts never knew a pain;
But forgive me, mother, mother,
Oh, forgive thy boy again.
Pray remember, mother, mother,
I've been kneeling at thy feet;
And I'm dreaming of thee nightly
While reclining in my sleep.
But forgive me, mother, mother,
It will ease thy heart of pain;
But forgive me, mother, mother,
Oh, forgive thy boy again.