Keno's John Lennon Web Site SONG LYRICS MOTHER Lead Vocal,  Piano & Guitar: John Lennon Bass: Klaus Voormann Drums: Ringo Starr MOTHER (John Lennon) Mother, you had me, but I never had you I wanted you, you didn't want me So I, I just got to tell you Goodbye, goodbye Father, you left me, but I never left you I needed you, you didn't need me So I, I just got to tell you Goodbye, goodbye Children, don't do what I have done I couldn't walk and I tried to run So I, I just got to tell you Goodbye, goodbye Mama don't go Daddy come home (repeat) Back to: PLASTIC ONO BAND | FAVORITE SONGS |  SHAVED FISH