Gather round me, everybody
I'm gonna tell you a story
About Betty and Dupree

Betty told Dupree
I want a diamond ring
Lord, Betty told Dupree
I want a diamond ring

Dupree told Betty
I will buy you anything

Dupree aked Betty
Girl, will you be my wife
Dupree aked Betty
Girl, will you be my wife

If I buy you that ring
You're mine the rest of your life

Yes, baby

Lord, Betty told Dupree
Yes, I will be your wife
You know Betty told Dupree
Baby, I will be your wife

He said, you will, pretty baby
I'm yours the rest of my life