My Mother Was a Lady [German translation]

Two drummers they were seated

In a grand hotel one day

While dining they were chatting

In a sort of joking way

There came a pretty waitress

To bring a tray of food

They spoke to her familiarly

In a manner sort of rude

At first she did not notice

Nor make the least reply

When somethin' that was said to her

Brought teardrops to her eyes

She turned on her tormentors

Her cheeks were flamin' red

Approaching as a picture

These are the words she said:

"My mother was a lady

And yours, I would allow

You may have a sister

Who needs protection now

I've come to this great city

To find my brother dear

You would not dare insult me, sir

If brother Jack were here"

The two sat there in silence

Their heads hung low in shame

"Forgive us, miss, we've meant no harm

Pray tell us, what is your name?"

She told him and he cried aloud

"I know your brother too

We've been friends for many, many years

And he ofttimes speaks of you

Come go with me, when I go back

And if you'll only wed

I'll take you to him as my bride

I've loved you since you said

My mother was a lady

And yours, I would allow

You may have a sister

Who needs protection now

I've come to this great city

To find my brother dear

You would'nt dare insult me, sir

If brother Jack were here"