My Mother Was A Lady

[ti:My Mother Was A Lady] [ar:Johnny Cash] [al:Personal File] [offset:0] My Mother Was A Lady - Johnny Cash Two drummers sat at dinner in a grand hotel one day While dining they were chatting in a jolly sort of way When a pretty waitress brought them a fancy tray of food They spoke to her familiarly in a manner rather rude At first she did not notice, or make the least reply But one remark was passed that brought teardrops to her eyes And facing her tormentors, with cheeks now burning red She looked the perfect picture as appealingly she said My Mother was a lady and yours, you will allow And you may have a sister who needs protection now I've come to this great city to find a brother dear And you'd dare not insult me, sir, if Jack were only here It's just one touch of nature But it makes the whole World kin And every word she uttered seemed to touch their hearts within They sat there stunned in silence, until one cried in shame Forgive me, miss, I meant no harm, pray tell me what's your name She told him and he cried I know your brother too Why we've been friends for many years and he often speaks of you He'll be so glad to see ypu and if you'll only wed I'll take you to him as my wife for I've loved you since you said My Mother was a lady like yours, you will allow And you may have a sister who needs protection now I've come to this great city to find a brother dear And you'd dare not insult me, sir, if Jack were only here