Betty and Dupree

One, two, three, four

Betty told Dupree she wanted a diamond ring
Betty told Dupree she wanted a diamond ring
Dupree said to Betty, "For you I'd do most anything"

Well, Dupree got a pistol, it was a .44
Dupree got a pistol, it was a .44
To get that ring for Betty Dupree had to rob a jewelry store

The police caught Dupree and they took him to the jail
The police caught Dupree and they took him to the jail
Dupree sent for Betty to come and go his bail

Well, Betty went to see him, but his face she could not see
Betty went to see him, but his face she could not see
She said to that warden, "Please take him a letter for me"

"Well, I came to see you Dupree, but I could not see your face"
"I came to see you Dupree, but I could not see your face"
"I hate to tell you, Dupree, but another man done took your place"

Well, Betty told Dupree she wanted a diamond ring
Betty told Dupree she wanted a diamond ring
Dupree said to Betty, "For you I'd do most anything"
Dupree said to Betty, "For you I'd do most anything"