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I bought a ring and gave it to your daughter Mrs. Jones

 She promised me that she would be my wife

 But after she had talked to you she gave me back my ring

 Mrs. Jones your daughter cried all night

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Mrs. Jones your daughter cried all night

You wouldn't give your blessings to our love

 You said she should stop seeing me and maybe you are right

 But Mrs. Jones your daughter cried all night

Mrs. Jones some day some man may bring your daughter wealth

And all the things that I could never buy

But Mrs. Jones we love each other and wealth won't buy a love

And I guess that's why your daughter cried all night

Oh how I wish that I could be the man

Who has the wealth to win your daughter's hand

You know her life is in your hands and you hold on so tight

Mrs. Jones your daughter cried all night

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