i knew a place, when i was just a little boy
i use to go there, oh it was my pride and joy
i had no mom and dad then, but i met a wise women
she told me son, you've got to sing, you sing from your soul little boy

and i called her (mama soul)
yes i called her mama soul (mama soul)
it's what i call her now (mama soul)
oh yeah

well i loved that place, the warm feeling in the air
i use to sit there, mama soul, in her rocking chair
and then one day i asked her, why her skin wasn't the same as mine
you know what she said?
she told me son, never you mind, just sing from your soul little boy

and i loved her (mama soul)
yes i loved her mama soul (mama soul)
how i love her now (mama soul)
oh mama soul

well i'm your boy (mama soul)
yes i'm your little boy (mama soul)
ohhhh (mama soul)
mama soul