文本歌词

Mother Was a Lady - Jimmie Rodgers (吉米·罗杰斯)
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