- Written by
- [Traditional]
- Publication date
- 1926
- Language
- English
- Comments
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The song is thought to be based on a real event, the robbery of a jewelery store in Atlanta in 1921 during which a policeman was killed. The robber was caught and executed in September 1922.
Betty told Dupree, she wanted a diamond ring (x2)
He says, yes oh yes my love l'Il get you most anything - Licensing
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Adaptations
An adaptation is a musical work, which uses elements (music or lyrics) from another musical work.
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Dupree written by [Traditional] English 1926
- Betty and Dupree written by Chuck Willis English October 30, 1957
- Betty and Dupree written by Mike Kirkland [US1], Dick Foley, Bob Flick, John Paine English April 1961
- Betty & Dupree written by Paul Stookey, Peter Yarrow, Mary Travers, Milt Okun English October 23, 1965
- Timanttisormus written by Jukka Kuoppamäki Finnish September 16, 1965