One early mornin, as I was walkin
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I met a woman, and started talkin
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Went in a tavern, to get a few nips
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And all I had was a mint julep
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One mint julep was the cause of it all
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I dont remember just how it started
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But all I know is we should have parted
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I stole a kiss and, then another
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I didnt mean to take it further
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One mint julep was the cause of it all
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Oh, he lights were burning low, there in the tavern
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When through the swingin door, up jumped her father
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He said ‘I saw you when you kissed my daughter
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Got to wed her right now, or face a slaughter!
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I didnt know just what I was doin
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I had to marry or face ruin
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A mint julep, a mint julep
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A mint julep, a mint julep
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One mint julep was the cause of it all
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Now listen, I dont want to bore you uh, with all my troubles
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But uh, from now on Ill be thinkin double
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And Ill buy her roses, and maybe- maybe tulips
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Ive got too much trouble from buying juleps!
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I dont remember just how it started
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But all I know is we should have parted
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A mint julep, a mint julep
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A mint julep, a mint julep
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One mint julep
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Yes, one mint julep
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Was the cause of it all!
