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Alabama Mother Lyrics by The Chad Mitchell Trio

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[Intro]
In the eight years the Mitchell Trio has been in existence
The most common criticism of our group
Has been directed toward the amount of protest material
That we include in our program
And sometimes I think that perhaps we do protest too much
Aside from the injustices and inequalities which are very evident
There are many basic freedoms that we all enjoy
And maybe we should sing about these more often
Perhaps the most basic freedom is the right to vote
The right to elect those we wish to lead us
Whoever they may be, literally anyone
As a matter of fact
[Verse 1]
There's a little mother sittin' down in Alabama (Mamie)
Who makes each voter's heart go pitter-pat
Now, she don't know 'bout government or politics or budgets
But since when did we worry 'bout that?
[Verse 2]
We think it's great that you're guv'ner, Lurleen
We're glad that you're running the scene
You're small, and you're shy but you'll keep the peace
With Mrs. Bull Conner as chief of police
[Verse 3]
So put on your best Sunday gown (The blue)
When the National Guard comes to town (And they do)
We never liked George, he was always in Dutch
What bigotry needs is a woman's touch
[Verse 4]
But watch out, Lurleen
You're makin' the other girls green
And since you've come through, they'll blame it on you
When Lady Bird's runnin' in '72
[Verse 5]
So you'll have to discourage the men
From running their women again
And since the election which you won of course
Just be graceful and charming and never use force
But make your acceptance and sue for divorce
[Outro]
And that should keep politics clean
What we mean
Is when one succeeds him (By George)
Who needs him?
Except of course we'll still need a First Lady (He'll do)
It's great that you're guv'ner, Lurleen
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The Chad Mitchell Trio

The Chad Mitchell Trio

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