Heavenly Father, Holy Mother

If grandpa was alive right now

There ain't no tellin' what he'd have to say

Why he had fifteen wives a living with him

All when he finally passed away

And though I've just got two now mama

That's enough to keep me satisfied

I haven't had a son yet but the good Lord knows

The three of us have tried

'Cause the Pennsylvania Dutch

That we once spoke has been forgotten

And the Mormon way of life is almost gone

But now and then we gather down in Salt Lake City

To raise our voices in a joyful song

And we sing Heavenly Father, Holy Mother

Keeper of our children tiller of the land

Take us to the river in a horse and buggy

Give us our salvation help us make our stand

No, ma'am, I did not go to see

The Reverend Brigham Young while I was there

But I'm sure glad to know you wanted him

To mention my name in a prayer

I hope he did not preach about the young folks

That refused to make the change

'Cause if he did I'm sure I got a little more t

Tan my share of the blame

'Cause the Pennsylvania Dutch

That we once spoke has been forgotten

And the Mormon way of life is almost gone

But now and then we gather down in Salt Lake City

To raise our voices in a joyful song

Heavenly Father, Holy Mother

Heavenly Father, Holy Mother

Heavenly Father, Holy Mother

Heavenly Father, Holy Mother