Musical Key          
             
My mother sang the sweetest melody 
although she never sang in a musical key 
I'd hear her through the house 
My name called out loud 
My mother sang the sweetest melody 

My mother's hands were always cool and soft 
And like her eyes they would caress with every touch 
She would listen to my chatter 
as if every word I spoke mattered 
She'd hold me close and whisper in my ear 

She'd say, 'girl you are a part of me 
I have made you strong 
when you grow up and are on your own 
remember to win them with your song' 

My father sang in perfect harmony 
And though he never sang in a musical key 
You could hear him when he'd enter the house 
the kiss he'd give my Ma 
My father sang in perfect harmony 

My father's words were always sure and clear 
and like his presence they would rid me of my fears 
When I crawled up on his knees 
I was safe as I could be 
He'd hold me tight and whisper in my ear 

He'd say, 'girl you are a part of me 
I have made you strong 
when you grow up and are on your own 
remember to win them with your song' 

My mother sang in perfect harmony 
although she never sang in a musical key

             
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