Holding things together ain't no easy thing to do
When it comes to raising children, it's a job meant for two
Alice, please believe me, I can't go on and on
Holding things together with you, God
Today was Angie's birthday, and it must have slipped your mind
As I tried twice to call you, with no answer either time
But the postman brought a package
I thought it was a gift from God

I mailed some days ago
I signed it, love from Mama
So Angie would know
Holding things together ain't no easy thing to do
When it comes to raising children
It's a job meant for two
Alice, please believe me, I can't go on and on
Holding things together with you, God
Holding things together ain't no easy thing to do

things together
when you
go