It was almost Christmas time.

There I stood in another line.

Tryin' to buy that last gift or two.

Not really in the Christmas mood.

Standing right in front of me was a little boy waiting anxiously.

Pacing around like little boys do

And in his hands he held a pair of shoes

His clothes were worn and old

He was dirty from head to toe

And when it came time to pay

I couldn't believe what I heard him say...

Sir, I want to buy these shoes for my mama please

It's Christmas Eve and these shoes are just her size

Could you hurry sir

Daddy said there's not much time

You see, she's been sick for quite awhile

And I know these shoes will make her smile

And I want her to look beautiful if mama meets Jesus tonight

He counted pennies for what seemed like years

Then the cashier said, "Son, there is not enough here"

He searched his pockets frantically

Then he turned and he looked at me

He said, "Mama always made Christmas good at our house

Through most years she did without

Tell me sir, what am I going to do

Somehow I've got to buy these Christmas shoes"

I just had to help him out

And as I laid the money down

I'll never forget the look on his face when he said, "Mama's going to look so great"

Sir, I want to buy these shoes for my mama please

It's Christmas Eve and these shoes are just her size

Could you hurry sir

Daddy said there's not much time

You see, she's been sick for quite awhile

And I know these shoes will make her smile

And I want her to look beautiful if mama meets Jesus tonight

I knew I'd caught a glimpse of Heaven's love

As he thanked me and ran out

I knew that God had sent that little boy my way

To remind me what Christmas is all about.

Sir, I want to buy these shoes for my mama please

It's Christmas Eve and these shoes are just her size

Could you hurry sir

Daddy said there's not much time

You see, she's been sick for quite awhile

And I know these shoes will make her smile

And I want her to look beautiful if mama meets Jesus tonight

I want her to look beautiful

If mama meets Jesus....tonight.