Loretta Live at the Old Quarter by Townes Van Zandt Lyrics

[Verse 1]
Well, Loretta, she's a barroom girl
Wears them 7s on her sleeve
Dances like a diamond shines
Tells me lies I love to believe

Her age is always 22
Her laughing eyes a hazel hue
Spends my money like water falls
Loves me like I want her to

[Verse 2]
Ah Loretta, won't you say to me?
Darling, put your guitar on
Have a little shot of booze
Play a blue and wailing song

My guitar rings a melody
My guitar sings, Loretta's fine
Long and lazy, blonde and free
I can have her anytime
[Verse 3]
Sweetest at the break of day
Prettiest in the setting sun
She don't cry when I can't stay
At least not till she's all alone

Loretta, I won't be gone long
Keep your dancing slippers on
Keep me on your mind a while
I'll be back, babe, to make you smile

[Outro]
Loretta, she's a barroom girl
Wears them 7s on her sleeve
Dances like a diamond shines
Tells me lies I love to believe