Story behind the song
Ben Willis was kind enough to record THIS version for me.......
HATS OFF TO BEN WILLIS
I really appreciate it !
Lyrics
Bertha
© words and music by C. Stewart ( May 27, 2014 )
Bertha, the Bartender's Beautiful Baby
Grew up on Angel Street
Bertha received some oohs and ahhs
From everyone she'd meet
But Bertha never felt like Bertha
Her bartender mom was a fun loving girl
Loved a practical joke
Decided on Bertha as her baby's name
With the help of summer smoke
But Bertha never felt like Bertha
When Bertha grew up she changed her name
To Sweetheart Sarah Sweet
She had skin so fair and beautiful hair
Like a field of golden wheat
A hat full of rain ............a heart full of tears
Hadn't seen her momma in years
Then the telephone rang and Sweet Sarah said
Mom, what ya calling for
Her momma cried, apologized
Then knocked on Sarah's door
And the last thing her mama heard was
Bertha don't live here no more
A hat full of rain...........a heart full of tears
Hadn't seen her baby in years
Cause Bertha grew up she changed her name
To Sweetheart Sarah Sweet
She had skin so fair and beautiful hair
Like a field of golden wheat
And the last thing her mama heard was
Bertha don't live here no more
Bertha don't live here no more
