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I know a place in New Orleans.
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They call the Castle of Kings and Queens.
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Where an old sweet black woman sings.
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And plays piano like a dream.
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She puts out all her beautiful heart and soul for you.
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Sweet mamma blue.
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Sweet mamma blue will only sing about the truth.
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And it will get to you.
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Sweet mamma blue will sing of love as only she can do.
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Sweet mamma blue. Sweet Mamma Blue
One night I stayed past closing time.
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The world sure will miss you.
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And when I feel blue I think of you.
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Sweet mamma blue. Sweet mamma blue.