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My Mother Was A Lady by Johnny Cash My Mother Was A Lady Capo:no capo [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 ---------