Cat. #1158 (MFH #808) - As sung by Audrey Barclay, Springfield, Missouri on September 19, 1970
VERSE 1
One dark an' stormy night
An' th rain was falling fast
Bill Bailey told his lady love
Th dream of love had passed
He said, no more, just th slammed th door
VERSE 2
He wandered 'round th town
But he didn't have a cent
He thought about his pork chops
N' back to th house he went
Saying listen to, his mournful cry
VERSE 3
Well, ain't it a shame, a measley shame
To kick your honey, out in this rain
Have a little pty an' let me in
I'm standin' here freezin' wet to th skin
VERSE 4
Bill, stood there at th door
All th whole night long
He cried, O love, won't you let me in
For I know that I done wrong
It was a sin, please let me in
VERSE 5
A voice came from the inside
An' hollered thru th door
You can find aonther hay pile
For you can't roost here anymore
Folks passing by, could hear Bill cry
VERSE 6
Well, ain't it a shame, a measley shame
To kick your honey, out in this rain
Have a little pity an' let me in
I'm standin' here freezin', wet to th skin