Lyrics

Sally Jean Mae came to church today with a man that no one knew
Introduced him to all her friends and said his name was Lou
He's a little rough around the edges, needs a woman's hand
To mold him and hold him, but never ever scold him
And make him a mighty good man.

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He's a diamond in the rough
Pick him up and dust him off
Add some polish, just be kind
And someday you're gonna see how a diamond shines.

Poor man Lou didn't know what to do when he met Miss Sally Mae
Cause his mama never taught him how to treat a lady with tenderness and grace
He wore the same shirt every day
Never combed his hair or shaved his face
But he's a good soul with a heart of gold
Who can turn into a mighty fine man.

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Lou needed help, he was such a mess
And he couldn't even figure out how to dress
He was a man in need of a woman's care
With true blue eyes, a genuine smile
Sally said she knew right then and there?..that

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He's a diamond in the rough
Pick him up and dust him off
Add some polish, just be kind
And someday you're gonna see how a diamond shines.

Learn this lesson, understand
That someday he's gonna be a mighty good man.
And someday you're gonna see a mighty good man.