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Version 1C F C A mother went out on a party G7 She left at home her baby son C F C He cried and begged her not to leave him G7 C But she would not give up her fun F C She kissed his cheek and tried to soothe him G7 But would not heed his childish plea C F C She heard him call as she was leaving G7 C Please mommy please stay home with me F C The mother joined the merrymakers G7 And soon was lost in trifling joy C F C The mellow tunes and flitting shadows G7 C Made her forget her baby boy F C She danced and laughed and did some drinking G7 The world for her was full of glee C F C But now and then these words would haunt her G7 C Please mommy please stay home with me F C She left the party feeling dizzy G7 The smell of drinking on her breath C F C She hurried home to find her baby G7 C In raging pain and nearing death F C The doctor came and looked on sadly G7 The case was hopeless he could see C F C The baby died these words repeating G7 C Please mommy please stay home with me F C The mother now her life would forfeit G7 To hear her baby's voice again C F C She grieved to think she rudely left him G7 C To satisfy her wishes vein F C Now mothers don't neglect your duty G7 This story should a lesson be C F C Do not ignore your baby's pleading G7 C Please mommy please stay home with me