If Brother Jack Were Here-Roy Acuff

[ti:If Brother Jack Were Here] [ar:Roy Acuff] [al:Folk Songs] [by:] [offset:0] [00:00.00]If Brother Jack Were Here - Roy Acuff [00:09.91]Two drummers they were seated in a grand hotel one day [00:17.16] [00:18.65]While dining they were chatting in a jovial sort of way [00:26.02] [00:27.65]There came a pretty waitress to bring a tray of food [00:35.15] [00:36.66]They spoke to her familiarly in a manner rather rude [00:43.59] [00:45.72]At first she did not notice or make the least reply [00:52.59] [00:54.66]But one remark was made to her brought tear drops to her eyes [01:02.41] [01:03.65]She turned on her tormentors her cheeks were blushing red [01:10.97] [01:12.65]Approaching as a picture these are the words she said [01:20.52] [01:21.65]My mother was a lady and yours you would allow [01:29.30] [01:30.67]And you may have a sister who needs protection now [01:38.10] [01:39.84]I've come to this great city to find my brother dear [01:46.91] [01:48.72]And you wouldn't dare insult me Sir if brother Jack were here [01:56.09] [02:06.84]The two set there in silence their heads hung down in shame [02:14.34] [02:15.53]Forgive me Miss we meant no harm pray tell me what's your name [02:23.03] [02:24.66]She told him and he cried aloud I know your brother too [02:31.78] [02:33.66]And we've been friends for many years and he often speaks of you [02:41.22] [02:42.78]Come go with me when I go back and if you're lonely where [02:50.41] [02:51.75]I'll take you to him as my bride for I loved you since you said [02:59.12] [03:00.62]My mother was a lady and yours you would allow [03:07.88] [03:09.19]And you may have a sister who needs protection now [03:16.63] [03:18.66]I've come to this great city to find my brother dear [03:25.50] [03:27.51]And you wouldn't dare insult me Sir if brother Jack were here