Snail Trail by The Snails (Baltimore) Lyrics

Now momma told me "Son, don't ever go that way"
My poppa told me "Son, don't ever go astray"
And the people gathered round
To help me on my way
And I almost shed a tear
For (?)
It was a rough day

My momma told me "Son, you are so big and strong"
My poppa told me "Son, you'll tell them right from wrong"
My family gathered round
To help me pack my shell
And my little brother cried
A lonely little snail
It was a rough day

And the people gathered round
To help me on my my way
And I almost shed a tear
For (?)
And my family gathered round
To help me pack my shell
And my little brother cried
A lonely little snail
It was a rough day