• Mommy.. Johnny brought a gun to school, > >He told his friends that it was cool, > >And when he pulled the trigger back, > >It shot with a great crack. > >Mommy, I was a good girl, I did What I was told, > >I went to school, I got straight A's, I even got the gold! > >But Mommy, when I went to school ... that day ..., > >I ... never said ... good-bye, > >I'm sorry Mommy, I had to go, But Mommy, please don't cry. > >When Johnny shot the gun, He hit me and another one... >>And all because Johnny, Got the gun from his older brother. > >Mommy, please tell Daddy; That I love him very much, > >And please tell Zero; my boyfriend; That it wasn't just a crush. > >And tell my little sister; That she is the only one now, > >And tell my dear sweet grandmother; I'll be waiting for her now, > >And tell my wonderful friends; That they always were the best; > >Mommy, I'm not the first, I'm no better than the rest. > >Mommy, tell my teachers; I won't show up for class, > >And never to forget this, And please don't let this pass. > >Mommy, why'd it have to be me? No one deserves this, > >Mommy, warn the others, Mommy I left without a kiss. > >And Mommy tell the doctors; I know they really did try, > >I think I even saw a doctor, Trying not to cry, > >Mommy, I'm slowly dying, With a bullet in my chest, > >But Mommy please remember, I'm in heaven with the rest. > >Mommy I ran as fast as I could, >When I heard that crack, Mommy, listen to me if you would, > >I wanted to go to college, I wanted to try things that were new, > >I guess I'm not going with Daddy, On that trip to the new zoo, > >I wanted to get married, I wanted to have a kids, > >I wanted to be an actress, Mommy, I wanted to live, > >But Mommy I must go now, The time is getting late, > >Mommy, tell my Zero, I'm sorry but I had to cancel the date. > >I love you Mommy, I always have, I know; you know it's true, > >And Mommy all I wanted to say is, "Mommy, I love you