Mother Was a Lady

Mother Was a Lady - Jimmie Rodgers (吉米·羅傑斯)

Written by：Joseph Stern

Two drummers they were seated in a grand hotel one day

While dining they were chatting in a joking of sort way

There came a pretty waitress to bring the 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

But one remind was made to her

Brought teardrops to her eyes

She turned on her tormentors her cheeks were flaming red

Approaching as a picture these is the words she said

My mother was a lady and yours I would allow

And 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

For give me miss we meant no harm

Pray tell me 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 oft times speaks of you

Come go with me when I go back

And if you'll only wed

I'll take you to him as my bride

For I've loved you since you said

My mother was a lady and yours I would allow

And 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