JIM, PEGGY, THE BABY AND ME
(Walter Bailes)


Merle Kilgore - 1972






The story you're about to hear is true
Only the names have been changed to protect the innocent

The first time I met Peggy, I remember well today
She was with Jim and the baby, and she threw a smile my way
They seemed the average family, but I saw the lonesome sign
In the eyes of sweet Peggy and I claimed her for mine

We became quite friendly and they soon invited me
To dinner Sunday evenin' and I quickly did agree
Jim, he worked the night shift, he really trusted me
He said that he'd be glad if I'd keep them company

The Devil must be laughin', he so wisely set the trap
With the little baby nappin', I pulled Peg on my lap
She must have been love hingry, I'll assure you so was I
Right there we started somethin' we'll pay for till we die

One night Jim came home early and he found her in my arms
If he'd'a just killed me, he would'na done less harm
"Friend," he said, "I thank you, you've shown me my real wife
So now I'll take the baby and Peg is yours for life"

Well, Jim he started drinkin' and just throwin' his life away
Peggy started singin', in confinement to this day
The baby is in Court custody and I pray is doing well
And if you're wondrin' 'bout me, I'm in a livin' hell






(Transcribed by Mel Priddle - April 2013)