Story Behind The Song
It's just a saying that is used a lot in Texas. "When Mama Ain't Happy, Ain't Nobody Happy". I used it a few times around a friend whom I play music with. He told me that I needed to write a song; so I did.
Song Description
Guy hits 5 of 6 on the lotto. He goes home to share the good news and as soon as he walks in, his wife lights into him for all the things he needs to do. He works on his honey do's and gets in the shower. In the mean time his wife finds his money clip
| Song Length |
4:16 |
Genre |
Blues - Country, Country - Rockabilly |
| Tempo |
Medium Fast (131 - 150) |
Lead Vocal |
Male Vocal |
| Mood |
On Cloud Nine, Frenzied |
Subject |
Happiness, Comedy, Funny |
| Similar Artists |
The Blues Brothers, The Traveling Wilburys |
Language |
English |
| Era |
2000 and later |
| |
Lyrics
When Mama Ain't Happy
Larry Carr (c) 2004
(Verse 1)
I hit five out of six on the lotto game
I was feelin' pretty proud
Thirteen Franklins in my money clip
Chillin' on that number 9 cloud
I opened up the door to share the good news
My smile quickly turned to a frown
I was greeted with the words "You know I had a bad day"
"I didn't know I married a clown"
(CHORUS)
You didn't take out the trash, you didn't mow the grass
You forgot to get the milk on your way
You didn't wipe your feet; you want something to eat?
You think I sit and eat bon-bons all day?
Ain't a woman more sexy in the whole state of Texas
Than that pretty little gal of mine
But when mama ain't happy, ain't nobody happy
So I better start a-walkin' the line
(Verse 2)
I finished seven items on my on my honey do list
I tried to get back on the cloud
In my mind I was buyin' me a new guitar
And an amp that I could play really loud
I jumped in the shower to let the hot water
Wash away the cares of the day
I heard the door slammin' and as she was leavin'
I swear I could hear the girl say
(CHORUS)
You didn't take out the trash, you didn't mow the grass
You forgot to get the milk on your way
You didn't wipe your feet; you want something to eat?
You think I sit and eat bon-bons all day?
Ain't a woman more sexy in the whole state of Texas
Than that pretty little gal of mine
But when mama ain't happy, ain't nobody happy
So I better start a-walkin' the line
(BRIDGE)
When mama ain't happy.... Mama ain't happy
Ain't nobody happy ............. Nobody happy
When mama ain't happy.... Mama ain't happy
Bet?ter start walk?in the line?.
Ain't a woman more sexy in the whole state of Texas
Than that pretty little gal of mine
But when mama ain't happy, ain't nobody happy
So I better start a-walkin' the line
(Verse 3)
I went to my dresser for my money clip
Saw a note sittin' next to the clock
It said here's a twenty; that oughta be plenty
For a pizza and some cold Shiner Bock
Seven hours later she was back from the mall
Whistlin? as she came up the walk
With a spikey red doo, and new Oakley's too
I hardly recognized her at all
She had a zebra print shirt, and a black mini-skirt
'bout to give me a big heart attack
She had a stud in her nose and peticured toes
And a tattoo on the small of her back
Ain't a woman more sexy in the whole state of Texas
Than that pretty little gal of mine
And today mama's happy so everybody's happy
And we're gonna have a lovin' good time
(BRIDGE)
But when mama ain't happy.... Mama ain't happy
Ain't nobody happy ............. Nobody happy
When mama ain't happy.... Mama ain't happy
Bet?ter start walk?in the line?.
Ain't a woman more sexy in the whole state of Texas
Than that pretty little gal of mine
But when mama ain't happy, ain't nobody happy
So I better start a-walkin' the line
Yeah, today mama's happy and so's her baby daddy
And she's lovin' me out of my mind.................