(I'M PROUD) THE BABY IS MINE
J.Cash
Recorded 12/17-18/64, Nashville, TN
Album: Orange Blossom Special (CD bonus track; previously unreleased in the USA)

Key of C

INTRO: C G C

VERSE:
C                         F                 C
Now don't laugh at the condition the lady's in
G                                     C
She soon could wear a cocktail dress again
C                        F                C
But we get along without cocktails mighty fine
C         G                                      C
This will be our first and I'm proud the baby is mine

CHORUS:
C     F                               C
Yes I married her although I knew the kind of life she used to live
F                                C           G
And cause I knew she loved me too it was easy to forgive
G      C                        F                C
And if you'd just mind your own business we'd be fine
G                                      C
Don't ever doubt I'm proud the baby is mine

KEY CHANGE: 
Key of D

VERSE: (Spoken)
She's awkward yeah but have you seen her face?
Where there once was shame there's a sparkle in its place
And her conscience is clear that's why her eyes shine
Mister don't ever doubt I'm proud the baby is mine

CHORUS:
D G                               D     
I married her although I knew the kind of life she used to live
G                                D/          A/
And cause I knew she loved me too it was easy to forgive
D                      G                     D
If you'd mind your own business we'd make it fine
D    A                                         D
Tell all her old friends I'm proud the baby is mine