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Betty told Dupree, "I want a diamond ring." (2x)
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Dupree told Betty, "l'Il give you most anything."
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He said, "Lie down, little Betty, see what tomorrow brings," (2x)
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It may bring sunshine, may bring you that diamond ring."
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Then he got his pistol, went to the jewelry store,(2x)
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Killed a policeman and he wounded four or five more.
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Then he went to the post office to get the evening mail (2x)
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Sheriff caught poor Dupree and put him in that old Atlanta jail.
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Dupree's mother said to Betty, "Looka' here what you done done."(2x)
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"Made my boy rob and steal, now he is gonna be hung"
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Betty went to the jailhouse, she could not see Dupree (2x)
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She told the jailer, "Tell him these words for me."
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"I come to see you, baby, I could not see your face." (2x)
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"You know I love you, but I cannot take your place."
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Sail on, sail on, sail on, Dupree, sail on. (2x)
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You don't mind sailing, you'll be gone so doggone long.
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Betty And Dupree
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| Chuck Willis |
