On a January morning
On a Louisiana farm
A couple was gifted with a baby
The town folks came to see her
And showered her with gifts
Cause everybody loves a pretty baby
Her daddy was so proud of her
He took her everywhere
She was about six or seven maybe
Everyone would put a nickel
In her tiny hands
Cause everybody loves a pretty baby
Pretty baby
Pretty baby
Yes, everybody loves a pretty baby
I met her in high school
And we fell so in love
That only God above could save me
I stayed right beside her
And I kept her from the crowd
Since everybody loves a pretty baby
Soon we grew older
She promised me her hand
She said she would never betray me
So I took her hand in mind
Knowing all the time
That everybody loves a pretty baby
Pretty baby
Pretty baby
Yes, everybody loves a pretty baby
Now she's up there in New York
She left me here alone
I know she's not acting like a lady
She's taking more than nickels
In her tiny hands
From anyone who wants a pretty baby
Pretty baby
Pretty baby
Yes, everybody loves my pretty baby