Your Mother's The Best Friend You've Got - song lyrics 
American Old-time song lyrics from www.traditionalmusic.co.uk 
YOUR MOTHER'S THE BEST FRIEND YOU'VE GOT. 
How well I remember dear mother, my boys, The best friend that ever I had; How she would encourage all my childish joys, How happy to see her boy glad. But a dark day did dawn, and poor mother died, TVas the first time I ever felt sad; Through these long years I've remembered with tears, She was the best friend that ever I had. 
Chorus. So cling to your mother, my boys, No matter what e'er be your lot, You'll find out it's true, now, what I tell you, Your mother's the best friend you've got. 
If you'll take the advice your dear mother gives, My boys, you will never go wrong; Respect her gray hairs as long as she lives, Remember, you'll soon be alone. When she's laid away, remember this, Let her dear face ne'er be forgot; And think as you on her death brow print a kiss, She's the best friend, my boys, you have got.-Chorus.