Pretty baby grew into a lady
The people don't know
What your mama know, they don't
Pretty babyIn the light of the dawn
A pretty babe was born
Her mother, she had sworn
To take good care of herEvery night Mom would pray
Her life would not be torn
Her clothes would not be worn
Until they dropped off of herMy child, you dear
Don't have no fear, I'll shed the tears
Keep your head clear, my pretty babyPretty baby grew into a lady
The people don't know
What your mama know, they don't
Pretty babyLittle girl, I want you to attend the finest schools
And never be a fool, I've got experience
Learn all that you can, you'll find that in the end
You'll learn how to depend on yourselfIt makes me glad
You have the things I didn't have
Never be sad, my pretty babyPretty baby grew into a lady
The people don't know
What your mama know, they don't
Pretty babyThe people don't know
What your mama know, they don't
The people don't know
What your mama know, they don'tThe people don't know
What your mama know, they don't
The people don't know
What your mama know, they don'tPretty baby grew into a lady
Pretty baby grew into a ladyThe people don't know
What your mama know, they don't
The people don't know
What your mama know, they don't
Pretty babyPretty baby grew into a lady
Pretty baby grew into a ladyThe people don't know
What your mama know, they don't
The people don't know
What your mama know, they don't
Pretty baby