Mother Was A Lady chords by Jimmie Rodgers

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Verse 1
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Two drummers sat at dinner in
A grand hotel one day
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While dining they were chatting in
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A jolly sort of way
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And when a pretty waitress brought
Them a tray of food
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They spoke to her familiarly in
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A manner rather rude

Verse 2
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At first she did not notice them
Or make the least reply
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But one remark was passed
that brought
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The teardrops to her eye
And facing her tormentor
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With cheeks now burning red
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She looked a perfect picture
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As appealingly she said:

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Verse 3
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"My mother was a lady like yours
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You will allow and you may have a sister
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Who needs protection now
I've come to this great city
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To find a brother dear
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And you wouldn't dare insult me, sir
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If Jack were only here"
It's true, one touch of nature
It makes the whole world kin
And ev'ry word she uttered seemed

Verse 4
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To touch
their hearts within
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They sat there stunned and silent
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Until one cried in shame
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"Forgive me, Miss! I meant no harm
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Pray tell me what's your name?"

Verse 5
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She told him and he cried
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Again, "I know your brother, too
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Why, we've been friends
for many years
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And he often speaks of you
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
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For I love you since you said:

Verse 6
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"My mother was a lady like yours
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You will allow and you may have a sister
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Who needs protection now
I've come to this great city
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To find a brother dear
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And you wouldn't dare insult me, sir
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If Jack were only here