My dear old mother told me Oh please beware of things That promise untold profit Or lots of fun and games Watch out for city women They'll bring you down my son They'll take ya to the gutter They'll steal ya blind and run
Chorus Oh please don't worry My dear, dear old mother don't worry Your son's heart is pure yes It's snow white and pure please don't worry
Her tone was confidential She said 'Oh please beware Of things that promise kicks Anytime and anywhere' Just one last tender warnin' They're low those gamblin' men They hide in every shadow Wait for you my friend
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She lied about the women About the gamblin' too There's fun in the big city Mom there's room for you