Patti Austin - Miss Otis Regrets lyrics

Miss Otis regrets she's unable to lunch today Madam Miss Otis regrets she's unable to lunch today And she's sorry to be delayed But last evening down at lover's lane she strayed Madam Miss Otis regrets she's unable to lunch today When she woke up and found that her dream of love was gone Madam, she ran to the man who had lead her so far astray (So far astray) And from under her velvet gown She drew a gun and shot her lover down (Yes she did, she shot him) Madam Miss Otis regrets she's unable to lunch today When the mob came and got her and dragged her from the jail Madam, they strung her up on the willow across the way (Yes they did) (But you know that) just before she died (I was there and I saw it, yes I did) She lifted up her lovely head and cried "Madam, Miss Otis regrets she's unable to lunch Miss Otis regrets she's unable to lunch today"