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Chuck Willis
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Betty And Dupree
Lyricist:Chuck Willis
Betty told Dupree, 'I want a diamond ring' Betty told Dupree, 'I want a diamond ring' Dupree told Betty, 'I'll give you most anything'
He said, 'Lie down, little Betty, see what tomorrow brings' He said, 'Lie down, little Betty, see what tomorrow brings It may bring sunshine, may bring you that diamond ring'
Then he got his pistol, went to the jewelry store Then he got his pistol, went to the jewelry store Killed a policeman and he wounded four or five more
Then he went to the post office to get the evening mail Then he went to the post office to get the evening mail Sheriff caught poor Dupree and put him in that old Atlanta jail
Find more lyrics at ※ Mojim.com Dupree's mother said to Betty, 'Looka' here what you done done' Dupree's mother said to Betty, 'Looka' here what you done done 'Made my boy rob and steal, now, he is gonna be hung'
Betty went to the jail house, she could not see Dupree Betty went to the jail house, she could not see Dupree She told the jailer, 'Tell him these words for me'
'I come to see you, baby, I could not see your face' 'I come to see you, baby, I could not see your face 'You know I love you but I cannot take your place'
Sail on, sail on, sail on, Dupree, sail on Sail on, sail on, sail on, Dupree, sail on You don't mind sailing, you'll be gone so doggone long
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