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My Mother Was a Lady
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Marty Robbins
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Two drummers they were seated in a grand hotel one day
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While dining they were chatting in a sort of joking way
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There came a pretty waitress to bring the tray of food
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They spoke to her familiarly in a manner sort of rude
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At first she did not notice nor make the least reply
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When somethin' that was said to her brought teardrops to her eyes
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She turned on her tormentors, her cheeks were flamin' red
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Approaching as a picture these are the words she said
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My Mother was a lady and your's, I would allow
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You may have a sister who needs protection now
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I've come to this great city to find my brother, dear
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You would not dare insult me, sir, if brother Jack were here
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The two sat there in silence, their heads hung low in shame
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Forgive us, miss, we meant no harm, pray tell us what is your name
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She told him and he cried aloud I know your brother too
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We've been friends for many, many years and he oft times speaks of you
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Come go with me when I go back and if you'll only wed
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I'll take you to him as my bride, I've loved you since you said
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My Mother was a lady and your's, I would allow
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You may have a sister who needs protection now
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I've come to this great city to find my brother, dear
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You would not dare insult me, sir, if brother Jack were here
My Woman,My Woman,My Wife--sung by Marty...
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