My Mother Was A Lady Lyrics

The song My Mother Was A Lady is performed by Johnny Cash in the album named Personal File in the year 2006 .



Two drummers they were seated in a grand hotel one day
While dining they were chatting in a sort of joking way
There came a pretty waitress to bring a 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
When somethin' that was said to her brought teardrops to her eyes
She turned on her tormentors, her cheeks were flamin' red
Approaching as a picture these are the words she said

My Mother was a lady and yours, I would allow
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
Forgive us, miss, we meant no harm, pray tell us 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 ofttimes 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, I've loved you since you said
My Mother was a lady and yours, I would allow
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



Johnny Cash - Personal File

May 2006

  1. The Letter Edged In Black
  2. There's A Mother Always Waiting At Home
  3. The Engineer's Dying Child
  4. My Mother Was A Lady
  5. The Winding Stream
  6. Far Away Places
  7. Galway Bay
  8. When I Stop Dreaming
  9. Drink To Me Only With Thine Eyes
  10. I'll Take You Home Again Kathleen
  11. Missouri Waltz
  12. Louisiana Man
  13. Paradise
  14. I Don't Believe You Wanted to Leave
  15. Jim, I Wore A Tie Today
  16. Saginaw, Michigan
  17. Girl In Saskatoon
  18. The Cremation Of Sam McGee
  19. It's All Over
  20. A Fast Song
  21. Virgie
  22. I Wanted So
  23. Seal It In My Heart And Mind
  24. Wildwood In The Pines
  25. Who At My Door Is Standing
  26. Have Thine Own Way Lord
  27. Lights Of Magdala
  28. If Jesus Ever Loved A Woman
  29. The Lily Of The Valley
  30. Have A Drink Of Water
  31. The Way Worn Traveler
  32. Look Unto The East
  33. Matthew 24 (Is Knocking At The Door)
  34. The House Is Falling Down
  35. One Of These Days I'm Gonna Sit Down And Talk To Paul
  36. What On Earth (Will You Do For Heaven's Sake)
  37. My Children Walk In The Truth
  38. Sanctified
  39. Lord, Lord, Lord
  40. What Is Man
  41. A Half A Mile A Day
  42. Life's Railway To Heaven

My Mother Was A Lady