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GUEST,NY crooner Lyr Req: 1942 Turkey in the Straw (Carson Robison) (12) Lyrics: ...With a Doo-dad In Her Hair 17 May 15


Can anyone help me with the lyrics to "I Left Her Standing There With a Doodad in Her Hair"? I believe it was written by Carson Robison. I've only ever heard it sung by the Cackle Sisters. I love their rendition but I'm not sure about a few of the words, and there's one that I have no clue about.

You asked me why I'm grievin'. I'll tell you why I'm grievin'.
I'm grievin' for the gal that done me wrong.
So gather round and listen, and let this be a lesson
You shouldn't never leave your gal too long.

'Cause I left her standin' there with a doo-dad in her hair.
But I guess she didn't care so much for me.
'Cause I heard that she was wed, and I wish that I was dead.
But the chances are I'll live till ninety-three.

(yodelling and cackling)

If you think this song is silly, go right ahead and laugh.
But the heart in this hillbilly is busted right in half.

'Cause I left her standin' there with a doo-dad in her hair.
But I guess she didn't care so much for me.

(yodelling and cackling)

But the ?(bo-cow)? tried to show me just why this gal would throw me
if I should go and leave her by herself.
But I just said, "You're crazy! This gal o' mine's a daisy."
But now she's gone and put me on the shelf.

(yodelling and cackling)

Oh, I left her standin' there with a doo-dad in her hair.
Perhaps when I come back she'll be my bride.
But when I got out of sight, oh, she didn't miss a night
till someone else was a-settin' by her side.

(yodelling and cackling)

When she said good-bye she whispered, "You know I love you best."
And I'll bet two bucks she whispers the same to all the rest.

'Cause I left her standin' there with a doo-dad in her hair.
But I guess she didn't care so much for me.

(yodelling and cackling)


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