That Was Your Mother

[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 1]

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

[Verse 2]

Along come a young girl, she's pretty as a prayer book

Sweet as an apple on Christmas day

I said, "Good gracious can this be my luck

If that's my prayer book, Lord let us pray"

[Chorus 2]

Well, I'm standing on the corner of Lafayette

State of Louisiana

Wondering what a city boy could do

To get her in a conversation

Maybe drink a little red wine

Dance to the music of Clifton Chenier

The King of the Bayou

[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, well let's get that straight

[Chorus 3]

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