That Was Your Mother Lyrics - Graceland - Paul Simon

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 

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 

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Along come a young girl 

She's pretty as a prayerbook 

Sweet as an apple 

On Christmas Day 

I said good gracious 

Can this be my luck 

If that's my prayerbook 

Lord let us pray 

Well, I'm standing on the corner of Lafayette 

State of Louisiana 

Wondering where a city boy could go 

To get her in a conversation 

Drink a little red wine 

Dance to the music of Clifton Chenier 

The King of the Bayou 

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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 

But let's get that straight 

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