Ben Harper (born October 28, 1969) is an American singer and songwriter. A native of California, he grew up listening to blues, folk, soul, R&B, and reggae. Harper's blend of groove-laden funky soul and folky handcrafted acoustics helped him to gain cult status during the course of the 1990s and widespread attention toward the end of the decade. Harper combines elements of classic singer/songwriters, blues revivalists and jam bands and is embraced by critics and college kids alike. Harper's body of work sells consistently and he tours constantly, building a solid, dedicated fan base.
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Mama’s Got A Girlfriend Now Lyrics

Ben Harper

Papa he left home today
Said he aint comin back again
Said he aint gonna be nobodys second best
Just couse mamas got a special kind of friend
Papa he left home today
Said he aint comin back no more
Said he aint gonna take no damn back seat
And how could mama do him so low
But mamas got a girlfriend now boy
Mamas got a girlfriend now
Mamas got a girlfriend
Mamas got a true friend
Mamas got a girlfriend now
You see mama dont watch your damn football
And your beer drinkin just wont do
Youre just stayin out late
And youre preachin the hate
And you never have been true
You see mama she want her somebody
Who will let her be herself
So shes leavin you
And your stinky damn ways
Cause shes found somebody else
And mamas got a girlfriend now boy
Mamas got a girlfriend now
Mamas got a girlfriend
Mamas found a true friend
Mamas got a girlfriend now
Papa he left home today
He was wavin his hands and cryin
You could tell by the sound
And the tone in his voice
That his heart was slowly dyin
But mama said boy if I ever
Catch you round here again
You aint never gonna have nobody else
Not a woman or a man
And mamas got a girlfriend now boy
Mamas got a girlfriend now
Mamas got a girlfriend
Mama found a true friend
Mamas got a girlfriend now
Mamas got a girlfriend now boy
Mamas got a girlfriend now
Mamas got a girlfriend
Mamas found a true friend
Mamas got a girlfriend now