Re: My Yiddische Mama lyrics...

[Eric Goldberg <ericgoldie...>]

I am sending the English lyrics as published in Tara's new International
Jewish Songbook. The Yiddish lyric and the verse are both included in that
book.        hope this helps whoever is in need of the lyrics for this
standard which is actually an American song.



MY YIDDISHE MAMA (Yellin and Pollack)

My Yidishe Ma-me, I need her more than ever now
MY Yidishe ma-me 'd like to kiss her wrinkled brow
I long to hold her hand once more as in days gone by
And ask her to forgive me for things I did that made her cry.

How few were her pleasures, she never cared for fashions style
 Her Jewels and her treasures she found in her baby's smile

Oh I know that I owe what I am today
To that dear little lady so old and gray
To that wonderful Yidishe ma-me
Ma-me mine.

This is for you information only and is not meant to circumvent any
applicable copyrights.

Eric Goldberg