Well listen now boys to what I say
This old game of love ain't easy to play
There's only one way to see what the future will hold
You'd better check out her mama before you propose

Check out her mama before you say "I do"
Check out her mama now just between me and you
Unless her mama is fine, you'd better take your time
She's gonna look just like her mama on down the line!

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Now you think you've found the girl of your dream
But pretty thing's aren't always what they seem
You may laugh but you'll see what I mean
You'd better go home with her and check out the scent

Check out her mama before you say "I do"
Check out her mama now just between me and you
Unless her mama is fine, you'd better take your time
She's gonna look just like her mama on down the line!

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Well don't be in a hurry 'cause this ain't no race
And don't get taken in by her pretty face
You know that beauty is only skin deep
So play your cards right or lose freedom and weep

Check out her mama before you say "I do"
Check out her mama now just between me and you
Even if mama is fine, you'd better take your time
She's gonna look just like her mama on down the line!

Check out her mama!

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She'll look just like her mama in 20 years...

She may look good now, but you gotta check out her mama...
... And her daddy too!