The Ballad of Louise

Naomi Martin

[Verse 1]
I had a love, he was mine
Said he'd love me all the time
I was sure our love was pure if love can be
Then one morning without warning
Truth came calling on me
And her name was Louise

[Verse 2]
I needn't tell you what she said
I just wanted to be dead
For she didn't show mercy for me
You should've seen her walk away
Into his waiting arms that day
And I watched him stopped to kiss Louise

[Verse 3]
The hour was late, the night was warm
I hid the bundle beneath my arm
The thought of what I'd soon be doing made me freeze
But without fear, I found them there
Just how and where I knew they'd be
Sleeping cradled in his arms was Louise

[Verse 4]
Now they close those heavy doors
I'll never leave here anymore
But I dare not beg forgiveness on my knees
For it was done with careful plans
She'll never steal another man
For tomorrow they'll bury Louise

Trivia about the song The Ballad of Louise by Jeannie C. Riley

When was the song “The Ballad of Louise” released by Jeannie C. Riley?
The song The Ballad of Louise was released in 1968, on the album “Harper Valley P.T.A.”.
Who composed the song “The Ballad of Louise” by Jeannie C. Riley?
The song “The Ballad of Louise” by Jeannie C. Riley was composed by Naomi Martin.

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