From the recording My Mama
Jacinda Jones Passed Away after a long fight with muscular Dystrophy Jacinda wanted to sing on the Grand Ole Opry which is on her bucket list. She played coffee houses in the Atlanta area with Eddie Hall as “Timeless” in the 90’s. Performed on Gwinnett public TV, fairs, cabarets and night clubs during the 90's. Also performed on “Rainey After Dark”, “Charlie Daniels Talent Roundup” and “Be a Star” in Nashville.Worked with Larry Butler and Jerry Taylor on demo tape.Performed Christian music with various bands, choirs and churches.In school performed in musicals and played and also sang at Civic Centers and festivals in various counties.On occasion she performed with “The Longtimers“ in Tampa Fl. when her health would allow.
Leah Clark sings this song written by Jacinda Jones for her Jacinda's Mom.
Lyrics
MY MAMA © JACINDA JONES & Nancy Ayres 2010
VERSE 1: I LAY IN MY BED WONDERING WHAT TO DO. I CAN TALK, I CAN DREAM AND I CAN GROW UP TO BE WHATEVER IS IN MY CERTAIN LIMITS…. BUT …. WHATEVER THAT IS…. FLY HIGH MY CHILD, FLY HIGH. YOU SEE THIS IS WHAT MY MAMA SAID. SHE SAID, BABY GOD GAVE YOU WINGS TO FLY…. AND NO MATTER WHAT THAT MAY BE REMEMBER I’LL ALWAYS BE WITH THEE.
CHORUS: MAMA IT’S ALL YOU, BECAUSE MAMA YOU TAUGHT ME TO FLY AS HIGH AS THE EAGLE GOD MADE YOU TO BE. SO FLY HIGH MY BABY, I ALWAYS KNEW YOU COULD.
VERSE 2: THERE WERE DAYS I COULDN’T WALK, TIMES I COULDN’T TALK…. SOME HOW YOU ALWAYS KNEW NO MATTER HOW FAR YOU WERE AWAY…. YOU WOULD ALWAYS KNOW WHAT TO SAY. SO MAMA THIS ONE IS FROM ME TO YOU. YOU ARE MY GREATEST EAGLE AND I WANT TO BE JUST LIKE YOU.
CHORUS: MAMA IT’S ALL YOU, BECAUSE MAMA YOU TAUGHT ME TO FLY AS HIGH AS THE EAGLE GOD MADE YOU TO BE. SO FLY HIGH MY BABY, I ALWAYS KNEW YOU COULD.
VERSE 3: THERE WAS A TIME I FELL RIGHT ON TO YOUR CHEST CRYING LIKE A BABY…. SCARED OF WHAT I MIGHT DO. YOU HELD MY FACE AS I LOOKED IN YOUR EYES AND YOU SAID “HONEY, TOGETHER WE WILL GET THROUGH THIS ONE, BUT JUST REMEMBER I WILL ALWAYS LOVE YOU!”
CHORUS: MAMA IT’S ALL YOU, BECAUSE MAMA YOU TAUGHT ME TO FLY AS HIGH AS THE EAGLE GOD MADE YOU TO BE. SO FLY MY BABY, I ALWAYS KNEW YOU COULD.