The Lady Came From Baltimore
The Tale of Deception and Unexpected Love: The Lady Came From Baltimore by Johnny Cash
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The lady came from Baltimore and
The lady arrived in Baltimore.
All she wore was lace
She was dressed only in lace.
She didn't know that I was poor
She was unaware of my financial difficulties.
She never saw my place
She never visited my living space.
I was there to steal her money
I intended to steal her money.
To take her rings and run
Planning to take her rings and escape.
The lady's name was Susan Moore
The lady's name was Susan Moore.
Her daddy read the law
Her father was knowledgeable in the law.
She didn't know that I was poor
She was unaware of my financial struggles.
And lived outside the law
I lived outside the legal boundaries.
Her daddy said I was a thief
Her father accused me of being a thief.
And didn't marry her for love
He believed I didn't marry her out of love.
But I was Susan's true belief
Despite the accusations, I truly loved Susan.
And I married her for love
I married her because of love.
I was there to steal her money
I still intended to steal her money.
To take her rings and run
Planning to take her rings and flee.
The house she lived in had a
The house had protective walls against robbers.
Wall to keep the robbers out
A barrier to prevent theft.
She never stopped to think at all
She never considered my criminal intentions.
That that's what I'm about
My true nature was not apparent to her.
Then I fell in love with the
Unexpectedly, I fell in love with the lady.
Lady and got away with none
Despite my initial plans, I didn't take anything from her.
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