Jerry Lee Lewis

Songwriter: Carmen Holland Cecil J. Harrelson Jerry Lee Lewis

Producer: Jerry Kennedy

(Momma can't see me down here)

Momma always knew when I'd break a promise
She could see it when she looked in my face
And before she went to heaven I promised her I'd change
But my life's become a shame and disgrace

I know that somewhere there's a heaven
And I know my precious mother is gonna be there
I hope there's a wall around heaven
So momma can't see me down here

I know if she could see me how sad her heart would be
'Cause I'm worse now than I've ever been before
But momma I'm gonna change and I'll live for the Lord
I'll meet you in heaven some sweet day

I know that somewhere there's a heaven
And I know my precious mother is gonna be there
I hope there's a wall around heaven
So momma can't see me down here

(Momma can't see me down here)

Jerry Lee Lewis was a leading figure in the popularization of rock & roll during the 1950s. He was first signed to Sun Records in 1956 where he was labelmates with Johnny Cash, Elvis Presley, Roy Orbison, and other early rock artists. Of those musicians, however, he was the only piano player and combined with his heavy-handed playing style, sexually suggestive lyrics, and provocative stage antics he came to epitomize the rebelliousness of the genre.

He rose to international fame for his 1957 versions of the songs “Great Balls of Fire” and “Whole Lotta Shakin' Goin' On.”

Lewis' popularity rapidly tumbled, however, when in 1958, when at the age of 22, he married his 13-year-old cousin. Though this scandal continued to tarnish his image, Lewis never retired from music. As of October 2015, he continues to perform live.

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