That Was Your Mother Chords & Lyrics Artist: Paul Simon

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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 
 
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Well, I'm standing on the corner of Lafayette
State of Louisiana
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Wondering where a city boy could go
To get a little conversation
Drink a little red wine
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Catch a little bit of those Cajun girls
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Dancing to Zydeco 
 
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Along come a young girl, she's pretty as a prayerbook 
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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 
 
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Well, I'm standing on the corner of Lafayette
State of Louisiana
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Wondering what a city boy could do
To get a little conversation
Maybe drink a little red wine
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Dance to the music of Clifton Chenier 
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The King of the Bayou 
 
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Well, that was your mother, and that was your father 
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Before you was born dude, when life was great 
You are the burden of my generation
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I sure do love you.  Let's get that straight 
 
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Well, I'm standing on the corner of Lafayette
Across the street from The Public
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Heading down to the Lone Star Cafe
Maybe get a little conversation
Drink a little red wine
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Standing in the shadow of Clifton Chenier 
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Dancing the night away