Down in the poolroom Some of the gang were Talking of gals they knew Women are all the same, said Joe Then one dizzy bird Said, pal, ain't you heard The story of True Blue Lou Listen and get an earful, Joe While I remind you she was A dame in love with a guy She stuck to him But didn't know why Everyone blamed her Still they all named her True Blue Lou He gave her nothing She gave him all But when he had His back to the wall Who fought to save him Smiled and forgave him True Blue Lou He got a break and went Away to get a new start But poor kid, she never got a break Except the one way Down in her heart Maybe somewhere In heaven up above There's a reward For that kind of love Angels won't blame her They too will name her True Blue Lou