My dear old mother told me
Oh, please beware of things
That promise untold profit
Or lots of fun and games

Watch out for city women
They'll bring you down, my son
They'll take you to the gutter
They'll steal you blind and run

Oh, please don't worry
My dear, dear old mother, don't worry
Your son's heart is pure
Yes, it's snow white and pure
Please don't worry

Her tone was confidential
She said, Oh, please beware
Of things that promise kicks
Anytime and anywhere

Just one last tender warnin'
They're low, those gamblin' men
They hide in every shadow
And wait for you, my friend

Oh, please don't worry
My dear, dear old mother, don't worry
Your son's heart is pure
Yes, it's snow white and pure
Please don't worry

He lied about the women
About the gamblin', too
There's fun in the big city
And, Mom, there's room for you

Oh, please don't worry
My dear, dear old mother, don't worry
Your son's heart is pure
Yes, it's snow white and pure
Please don't worry
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