My Mother Was A Lady

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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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When a pretty waitress to brought them a fancy 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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But one remark was passed that brought teardrops to her eyes
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And facing her tormentors, with cheeks now burnin' red
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She looked the perfect picture as appealingly she said

[Chorus]
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My Mother was a lady and yours, I would allow
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And 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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And you'd dare not insult me, sir, if Jack were only here

[Verse]
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It's just one touch of nature but it makes the whole world kin
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And every word she uttered seemed to touch their hearts within'
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They sat there stunned and silenced until one cried in shame
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Forgive me miss I meant no harm; pray tell me what's your name

[Verse]
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She told him and he cried I know you're brother too
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Why we've been friends for many years and he often speaks of you
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He'll be so glad to see you and if you'll only wed
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I'll take you to him as my wife for I've loved you since you said

[Chorus]
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My Mother was a lady and yours, I would allow
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And 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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And you'd dare not insult me, sir, if Jack were only here