Well, Jenny, just because I love you Your momma's heart is gonna falter Jenny, just because I love you Your momma's heart is gonna falter Well I sure hope it recovers By the time we reach the alter I sure hope it recovers By the time we reach the alter Oh Jenny, Jenny June-bug Under the persimmon tree; Your mom is right You are too good for me Oh, Jenny, just because I love you Your mom is threatenin' in Alabama Jenny, just because I love you Your mom is threatenin' in Alabama Tell her we'll need he around Because soon she'll be a grand'ma Tell her we'll need he around Because soon she'll be a grand'ma Oh Jenny, Jenny June-bug Under the persimmon tree; Your mom is right You are too good for me Oh, Jenny, just because I love you Your mom is cursing her rotten luck Jenny, just because I love you Your mom is cursing her rotten luck Remind her to be grateful You're not dating that other schmuck Remind her to be grateful You're not dating that other schmuck Oh Jenny, Jenny June-bug Under the persimmon tree; Your mom is right You are too good for me Oh, Jenny, just because I love you Your mom has come all undone Jenny, just because I love you Your mom has come all undone I own no suit, I have no job But soon I'll be her son I own no suit, I have no job But soon I'll be her son Oh Jenny, Jenny June-bug Under the persimmon tree; Your mom is right You are too good for me Oh Jenny, Jenny June-bug Under the persimmon tree; Your mom is right You are too good for me