That Was Your Mother

F
A long time ago, yeah before you was
 born dude
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when I was still single and life was
 great
I held this job as a traveling 
salesman
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that kept me moving from state to 
state

F
Well, I'm standing on the corner of 
Lafayette
State of Louisiana
C                             F
Wondering where a city boy could go
To get a little conversation
Drink a little red wine
C
Catch a little bit of those Cajun 
girls
F
Dancing to Zydeco

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F
Along come a young girl, she's 
pretty as a prayerbook
            C              F
Sweet as an apple on Christmas day
I said good gracious can this be my 
luck
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If that's my prayerbook, Lord let us
 pray

F
Well, I'm standing on the corner of 
Lafayette
State of Louisiana
C                               F
Wondering what a city boy could do
To get a little conversation
Maybe drink a little red wine
C
Dance to the music of Clifton 
Chenier
F
The King of the Bayou

F
Well, that was your mother, and that
 was your father
               C                   
Before you was born dude, when life
 F
 was great
You are the burden of my generation
         C                     F
I sure do love you.  Let's get that 
straight

F
Well, I'm standing on the corner of 
Lafayette
Across the street from The Public
C                            F
Heading down to the Lone Star Cafe
Maybe get a little conversation
Drink a little red wine
C
Standing in the shadow of Clifton 
Chenier
F                 C  F
Dancing the night away