Pretty baby grew into a lady

The people don't know

What your mama know they don't

Pretty baby

In the light of the dawn

A pretty babe was born

Her mother she had sworn

To take good care of her

Every night Mom would pray

Her life would not be torn

Her clothes would not be worn

Until they dropped off of her

My child you dear

Don't have no fear I'll shed the tears

Keep your head clear my pretty baby

Pretty baby grew into a lady

The people don't know

What your mama know they don't

Pretty baby

Little 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 yourself

It makes me glad

You have the things I didn't have

Never be sad my pretty baby

Pretty baby grew into a lady

The people don't know

What your mama know they don't

Pretty baby

The people don't know

What your mama know they don't

The people don't know

What your mama know they don't

The 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 grew into a lady

Pretty baby grew into a lady

The 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

Pretty baby grew into a lady

Pretty baby grew into a lady

The 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