Mother Was a Lady (Marks/Stern)-Jimmie Rodgers

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[00:00.00]Mother Was a Lady (Marks/Stern) - Jimmie Rodgers
[00:06.76]Two drummers they were seated in a grand hotel one day
[00:15.25]While dining they were chatting in a joking of sort way
[00:23.74]There came a pretty waitress to bring the tray of food
[00:32.21]They spoke to her familiarly in a manner sort of rude
[00:40.68]At first she did not notice nor make the least reply
[00:49.25]But one remind was made to her
[00:53.39]Brought teardrops to her eyes
[01:02.98]She turned on her tormentors her cheeks were flamin' red
[01:11.83]Approaching as a picture these're the words she said
[01:20.03]My mother was a lady and your's I would allow
[01:28.56]And you may have a sister who needs protection now
[01:37.01]I've come to this great city to find my brother dear
[01:46.00]You would not dare insult me sir if brother Jack were here
[01:54.25]The two sat there in silence
[01:58.45]Their heads hung low in shame
[02:02.71]Forgive me miss we meant no harm
[02:07.03]Pray tell me what is your name
[02:11.14]She told him and he cried aloud I know your brother too
[02:20.07]We've been friends for many
[02:22.52]Many years and he oft times speaks of you
[02:28.27]Come go with me when I go back
[02:32.42]And if you'll only wed
[02:36.74]I'll take you to him as my bride
[02:40.83]For I've loved you since you said
[02:45.23]My mother was a lady and your's I would allow
[02:53.78]And you may have a sister who needs protection now
[03:02.16]I've come to this great city to find my brother dear
[03:11.23]You would not dare insult me sir
[03:15.21]If brother Jack were here