Mother Dear

Author: Maud Belnap Kimball
Composer: Mildred Tanner Pettit


Languages (42)

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Most common tunes for “Mother Dear”

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Appearances of “Mother Dear” over time

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Representative lyrics

English (Original Language)

1. Mother dear, I love you so. Your happy, smiling face Is such a joy to look at; It makes home a lovely place.

2. Mother dear, I love you so. Your lovely, shining eyes Are just like stars that twinkle Way up in the bright blue skies.

3. Mother dear, I love you so. I’ll try the whole day through To please our Heav’nly Father. I’m so glad he gave me you.

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