Miss Otis Regrets

[Refrain]
Miss Otis regrets
She's unable to launch today, madam
Miss Otis regrets
She's unable to launch today

[Verse 1]
She's sorry to be delayed
But late last night on lover's lane, she strayed

[Refrain]
Madam, miss Otis regrets
She's unable to launch today

[Verse 2]
When she woke up and found
The dream of love had gone, madam
She went to the man who had led her so far astray
And she went under her velvet gown
She drew a gun and shot the bastard down

[Refrain]
Madam, miss Otis regrets
She's unable to launch today

[Instrumental Break]

[Verse 3]
When the crowd around and dragged her from the jail, madam
They led her out to a willow along the way
And the moment before she died
She lifted up her lovely head and cried

[Refrain]
Madam, miss Otis regrets
She's unable to launch
Miss Otis regrets
She's unable to launch
Miss Otis regrets
She's unable to launch today
Madam