Johnny Horton
Betty Lou
[Verse 1]
The girl I love is waiting
Where the delta kisses the sea
The pine trees sway with the evening tide
That’s where she’s waiting for me

[Chorus]
Her smile’s as soft as a velvet rose
Her heart’s as gay as champagne
Her hair is as black as a raven
My beautiful Betty Lorraine

[Verse 2]
Her eyes they shine like the mornin' star
Her lips are as warm as the rain
I found I lovеd I lost my heart
To beautiful Betty Lorrainе

[Chorus]
Her smile’s as soft as a velvet rose
Her heart’s as gay as champagne
Her hair is as black as a raven
My beautiful Betty Lorraine
Her smile’s as soft as a velvet rose
Her heart’s as gay as champagne
Her hair is as black as a raven
My beautiful Betty Lorraine