Mr Harper (what do you want) I feel sorry for you (oh yeah)
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Cause I understand the reason you drink and think like you do
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Mr Harper (what) your woman is weak (oh yeah)
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You can't hold up your head and walk down Harper Valley streets
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[ dobro ]
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Mr Harper (yeah) you're the richest man around (I know it)
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It's your valley and you are the man who made it a town
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Your young bride (yeah) has been slippin' away (oh really)
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It's the reason you drink and cannot face reality today
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[ dobro ]
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Mr Harper (now what do you want) she was too young for you (oh yeah)
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But a man with your money will do what he's wantin' to do
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Mr Harper (yeah) where's your young bride tonight (I don't know)
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While you sit here in Kelly's Bar till they turn out the lights
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(I didn't do it...)
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Mr. Harper
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| Jeannie C. Riley |
