Song information On this page you can find the lyrics of the song Betty and Dupree, artist - Brownie McGhee. Date of issue: 30.10.2012
Song language: English
Betty and Dupree |
| Betty told Dupree, she wanted a diamond ring |
| Betty told Dupree, she wanted a diamond ring |
| He says, yes oh yes my love l’Il get you most anything |
| Then he got himself a pistol, and it was a forty four |
| Then he got himself a pistol, and it was a forty four |
| Well you know to get that diamond ring he had to rob a jewellery store |
| He caught a passenger and beat his way to Chicago |
| You know Dupree caught a passenger and beat his way into Chicago |
| Don’t you know little better, she hung her head and cried, said I won’t see |
| Dupree no more |
| But the police they caught him, carried him back to Atlanta jail |
| But the police they caught him, carried him back to Atlanta jail |
| Who did they send for but little Betty, saying please come and go my bail |
| She went to the jailhouse, his face she could not see |
| She went to the jailhouse, his face she could not see |
| Where she said please Mr Jailer, won’t you give him this note for me |
| This is how it read: |
| I was there to see you but I could not see your face |
| I was there to see you but I could not see your face |
| Well Although you know I love you, but I just can’t take your place |