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Take an Old, Cold Tater (and Wait).
performed by: Little Jimmy Dickens.
Vs.1: When I was just a little boy, around the table at home.
I remember very well when company would come.
I would have to sit right still until the whole crowd ate.
My mama always said to me, ?Jim, take a tater and wait?.
Chorus: Now, taters never did taste good with chicken on the plate.
But, I had to eat ?em just the same.
That is why I look so bad and have these puny ways.
Because I always had to take an old, cold tater and wait.
Instrumental.
Vs. 2: And then the preacher, they would come a stay awhile with us.
I would have to slip around and raise a little fuss.
In fear that I would spill the beans or break a china plate.
My mama always said to me, ?Jim, take a tater and wait?.
Repeat Chorus.
Instrumental.
Vs. 3: Well, I thought that I would starve to death before my time would come.
All that chicken they would eat & just leave me the bone.
The feet and neck were all that?s left upon the china plate.
It makes you pretty darn weak to take an old, cold tater and wait.
Repeat Chorus.
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