Recorded by: Tammy Wynette Writers: Billy Sherrill & Glen Sutton S:=Strum S:A S:A I've told you almost ev'ry bedtime story S:A S:E And you've heard almost ev'ry nursery rhyme S:D So, to- night before you go to sleep S:A S:F# And pray the Lord your soul to keep S:B S:E S:A Here's mommy's favorite story one more time. A Once upon a time there was a castle E And in this castle lived a King and Queen D And it came to pass, they were both were blessed A F# By one little blue-eyed princess B E With the softest golden curls you've ever seen. A But then one day, he met this pretty lady E And she had lots of pretty words to say D And this part makes your mommy sad A F# 'Cause, oh, what big eyes she had B E A DA And she took his hand and led him far a- way. CHORUS D E A Still, it's just a- nother bedtime story E A But tellin' it brings teardrops to my eyes D E A Just another pretty bedtime story E A So, please forgive mommy if she cries. CHANGE KEY: Bb Bb Then it came to pass, the King grew lonely F And the pretty lady wasn't all she seemed Eb He realized that he was wrong Bb G And started his long journey home C F For he misses little Princess and his Queen. Bb Then he was back and safe inside his castle F And tears of joy came pourin' down like rain Eb Then the castle rang with laughter Bb G They lived happy ever after C F Bb EBb Knowin' he would never leave a- gain. CHORUS Eb F Bb Still, it's just a- nother bedtime story F Bb But tellin' it brings teardrops to my eyes Eb F Bb Just another pretty bedtime story F Bb So, please forgive mommy if she cries. TAG: Eb Bb F Won't you please ...forgive your mommy Eb Bb If she cr-i-es. SOURCE: TAMMY WYNETTE'S GREATEST HITS/VOL. 3 CBS RECORDS, INC. KE-33396