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Artist/Band: Paul Simon
Lyrics for Song: That Was Your Mother
Lyrics for Album: Live In New York City [2011]



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



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



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

Arcoss 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


Album Lyrics: Live In New York City [2011]


Paul Simon
"Live In New York City [2011]"


1. The Sound Of Silence
2. Gumboots
3. Crazy Love, Vol. II
4. That Was Your Mother
5. Slip Slidin' Away
6. 50 Ways To Leave Your Lover
7. The Obvious Child
8. Dazzling Blue
9. The Only Living Boy In New York
10. The Afterlife
11. Gone At Last