Harper Valley PTA

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I want to tell you all a story 'bout a Harper Valley widow wife
 Who had a teenage daughter that attended Harper Valley Junior High
 Well, her daughter came home one afternoon and didn't even stop to play
 And she said, "Mama, I've got a note here from the Harper Valley PTA"
 Well, the note says, "Mrs Johnson, you're wearing your dresses way too high"
 It's been reported you've been drinkin' and a runnin' round with men and goin' wild
 Now we don't believe you ought to be a bringin' up your little girl this way
 And it was signed by the secretary, Harper Valley PTA
 Well it happened that the PTA was gonna meet that very afternoon
 And boy, were they surprised as Mrs Johnson wore her miniskirt into the room
 And as she walked up to the blackboard, I can still recall the word she had to say
 She said, "I'd like to address this meeting of the Harper Valley PTA"
 Now there's Bobby Taylor sittin' there, and seven times, he's asked me for a date
 And Mrs. Taylor sure seems to use a lot of ice whenever he's away
 And Mr Baker, can you tell us why your secretary had to leave this town?
 And shouldn't widow Jones be told to keep her window shades all pulled completely down
 Now Mr. Harper couldn't be here 'cause he's stayed too long in Kelly's bar again
 And if you smell Shirley Thompson's breath, you'll find she's had a little nip of gin
 And then you have the nerve to tell me as a mother you think that I ain't fit
 Well, this is just a little Payton place and you're all Harper Valley hypocrites
 Now I wouldn't put you on because it really did, it happened just this way
 That day my mama socked it to the Harper Valley PTA
 That day my mama socked it to 'em at the Harper Valley PTA
 

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123 BPM

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