I always knew I loved you, Mom,
From the day that I was born;
I just never knew how much
Until after you were gone.

My eyes tear up just thinking
That I never could express
The love for you, deep in my heart;
And I never will, I guess.

For now you've gone to heaven,
Oh, I hate we had to part;
And all the things I should have said
Are locked up in my heart.

I look for you every day;
I listen for your voice;
If I could see you just once more
Oh, how I would rejoice!

My lonely soul would sing with joy;
My broken heart would smile;
If God would send you back to me
For just a little while.