George Michael: Papa Was A Rolling Stone

Papa Was A Rolling Stone

...my general philosophy I got from my mother which is to get through life hopefully happy and fulfilled without harming anyone or anything.
If we all knew that much surely life would be so much simpler. - George

It was the third of September
That day I’d always remember,
Yes I will
‘Cause that’s the day when my daddy died

Never had a chance to see him, No
Never heard nothing but bad things about him
Mama I’m depending on you tell the truth
My mama just hang her head and said

CHORUS:
'Papa was a rollin’ stone
Wherever laid his hat was his home
And when he died
All he left us all alone'

REPEAT CHORUS

Hey Mama, is it true what they say
That Papa never worked a day in his life
Some bad talk goin’ around sayin’
Papa had three outside children
And another wife
That ain’t right.

Heard some talk about Papa
And his storefront preachin’
Talking about saving souls
And all time leaching
And dealing in dirt
Stealin’ in the name of the Lord

But my Mama, she just said
REPEAT CHORUS

She just said
REPEAT CHORUS

Hey I heard my Papa was a jack of all trades
Is that what sent Papa to early grave?
Folks say Papa would beg, borrow and steal
Just to pay his bills.
Hey, Mama folks say Papa was never much on thinkin’
Spent most of his time chasing women and drinkin’
But Mother, I’m depending on you to tell the truth

But My Mama she just said
REPEAT CHORUS (x2)