That Was Your Mother

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[Verse 1]

A long time ago, yeah before you was born, dude

When I was still single and life was great

I held this job as a traveling salesman

That kept me moving from state to state

 

[Chorus]

Well, I'm standing on the corner of Lafayette, State of Louisiana

Wondering where a city boy could go

To get a little conversation, drink a little red wine

Catch a little bit of those Cajun girls dancing to Zydeco

 

[Solo]

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[Verse 2]

Along come a young girl, she's pretty as a prayerbook

Sweet as an apple on Christmas Day

I said, good gracious, can this be my luck

If that's my prayerbook, Lord, let us pray

 

[Chorus]

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Well, I'm standing on the corner of Lafayette, State of Louisiana

Wondering where a city boy could go

To get a little conversation, drink a little red wine

Dance to the music of Clifton Chenier, the King of the Bayou

 

[Solo]

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[Verse 3]

Well, that was your mother, and that was your father

Before you was born dude, when life was great

You are the burden of my generation

I sure do love you, let's get that straight

 

[Chorus]

Well, I'm standing on the corner of Lafayette, across the street from The Public

Heading down to the Lone Star Cafe

Maybe get a little conversation, drink a little red wine

Standing in the shadow of Clifton Chenier dancing the night away

 

[Break]

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[Outro]

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