Harper Valley PTA

Jeannie C. Riley's version, a widowed mother marching into a school meeting in a miniskirt to read out the hypocrisies of everyone who judged her. It is a revenge story with a sly grin, delivered almost entirely as patter over a twangy guitar. The melody barely moves, so the whole performance is attitude. List each scandal as if you are enjoying every one. A good pick for anyone who likes playing a character with something to say, and one of the friendliest songs here for mixed company.