First thing I remember knowing was a lonesome whistle blowing and a young un's dream of growing up to ride .On a freight train leaving town not knowing where I'm bound.No one could stir me right but Mama tried. Poor ole father rest his soul left my mom a heavy load,she tried so very hard to fill his shoes.working hours without rest wanted me to have the best .She tried so very hard but I refused.I turned 21 in prison doing life without parole,no one could stir me right but mama tried .Mama tried to raise me better but her pleading I denied ,that leaves only me to blame cause mama tried.
Ok now I am hitting on a blank

last part though missing the beginning
Despite all my Sunday learning towards the bad I kept on turning ,til Mama couldn't hold me anymore.I turned 21 in prison ...........
Ok the best bet is go to youtube ,just remember Karen tried

Well I didn't do too bad BUT didn't do to good .Words are right just not all in the right place
Mama Tried Merle Haggard