My Mother Was A Lady Lyrics - Personal File - Johnny Cash

Two drummers they were seated in a grand hotel one day 

While dining they were chatting in a sort of joking way 

There came a pretty waitress to bring a tray of food 

They spoke to her familiarly in a manner sort of rude 

At first she did not notice nor make the least reply 

When somethin' that was said to her brought teardrops to her eyes 

She turned on her tormentors, her cheeks were flamin' red 

Approaching as a picture these are the words she said 

My Mother was a lady and yours, I would allow 

You may have a sister who needs protection now 

I've come to this great city to find my brother dear 

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

The two sat there in silence, their heads hung low in shame 

Forgive us, miss, we meant no harm, pray tell us what is your name 

She told him and he cried aloud I know your brother too 

We've been friends for many, many years and he ofttimes speaks of you 

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Come go with me when I go back and if you'll only wed 

I'll take you to him as my bride, I've loved you since you said 

My Mother was a lady and yours, I would allow 

You may have a sister who needs protection now 

I've come to this great city to find my brother dear 

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

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