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Lyrics to Mr. Harper
by Jeannie C. Riley

[edit]Song title: Mr. Harper
[edit]Artist name: Jeannie C. Riley
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[edit]Lyrics language: English
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Mr Harper (what do you want) I feel sorry for you
(oh yeah) Cause I understand the reason you drink
and think what you do Mr Harper (what) your woman
is weak (oh yeah) You can't hold up your head and
walk down Harper Valley streets dobro
Mr Harper (yeah) you're the richest man around (I
know it) It's your valley and you are the man who
made it the town Your young bride (yeah) has been
Find more similar lyrics on http://mp3lyrics.com/8dpslippin' away (oh really) It's the reason you
drink and cannot face reality today dobro
Mr Harper (hello what do you want) she was too
young for you (oh yea) But a man with your money
will do what he's wantin' to do Mr Harper (yeah)
where's your young bride tonight (I don't know)
While you sit here in Kelly's Bar till they turn
out the lights
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Jeannie C. Riley biography

Best known for her international crossover hit "Harper Valley P.T.A.," Jeannie C. Riley was born, Jeanne Carolyn Stephenson, in Anson, TX, on October 19, 1945. She developed a love of country music as a girl and when she was a teenager, she made her first public performance, appearing on her uncle's jamboree show. Soon after high school graduation, she married Mickey Riley.

She wanted to become a professional musician, so she and her new husband moved to Nashville, where she performed secretarial work at Passkey Music. She also made a few demos as Jean Riley that led to the single, "What About Them," which wasn't successful.

Then, in 1967, her manager, Paul Perry, hooked Riley up with producer Shelby Singleton, with whom she recorded "Harper Valley P.T.A." The song became an instant hit, reaching #1 on both the pop and country charts.

Later in 1968, Riley debuted on the Grand Ole Opry and released, "The Girl Mo.....MORE.....(full Jeannie C. Riley biography)

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