Marty Robbins - My Mother Was A Lady lyrics

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Two drummers they were seated in a grand hotel one day<br />

While dining they were chatting in a sort of joking way<br />

There came a pretty waitress to bring the tray of food<br />

They spoke to her familiarly in a manner sort of rude<br />

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At first she did not notice nor make the least reply<br />

When somethin' that was said to her brought teardrops to her eyes<br />

She turned on her tormentors, her cheeks were flamin' red<br />

Approaching as a picture these are the words she said<br />

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My Mother was a lady and your's, I would allow<br />

You may have a sister who needs protection now<br />

I've come to this great city to find my brother, dear<br />

You would not dare insult me, sir, if brother Jack were here<br />

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The two sat there in silence, their heads hung low in shame<br />

Forgive us, miss, we meant no harm, pray tell us what is your name<br />

She told him and he cried aloud I know your brother too<br />

We've been friends for many, many years and he oft times speaks of you<br />

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Come go with me when I go back and if you'll only wed<br />

I'll take you to him as my bride, I've loved you since you said<br />

My Mother was a lady and your's, I would allow<br />

You may have a sister who needs protection now<br />

I've come to this great city to find my brother, dear<br />

You would not dare insult me, sir, if brother Jack were here