My Mother Was A Lady

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[Verse]
C G
Two drummers they were seated in a grand hotel one day
C
While dining they were chatting in a sort of joking way
C7 F
When a pretty waitress to brought them a fancy tray of food
C G C
They spoke to her familiarly in a manner sort of rude
C G
At first she did not notice nor make the least reply
C
But one remark was passed that brought teardrops to her eyes
C7 F
And facing her tormentors, with cheeks now burnin' red
C G C
She looked the perfect picture as appealingly she said
[Chorus]
C G
My Mother was a lady and yours, I would allow
C
And you may have a sister who needs protection now
C7 F
I've come to this great city to find my brother dear
C G C
And you'd dare not insult me, sir, if Jack were only here
[Verse]
C G
It's just one touch of nature but it makes the whole world kin
C
And every word she uttered seemed to touch their hearts within'
C7 F
They sat there stunned and silenced until one cried in shame
C G C
Forgive me miss I meant no harm; pray tell me what's your name
[Verse]
C G
She told him and he cried I know you're brother too
C
Why we've been friends for many years and he often speaks of you
C7 F
He'll be so glad to see you and if you'll only wed
C G C
I'll take you to him as my wife for I've loved you since you said
[Chorus]
C G
My Mother was a lady and yours, I would allow
C
And you may have a sister who needs protection now
C7 F
I've come to this great city to find my brother dear
C G C
And you'd dare not insult me, sir, if Jack were only here

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My Mother Was A Lady Chords by Johnny Cash

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