One one summer's day Sun was shinin' fine The lady love of old Bill Bailey Was hangin' clothes on the line In her back yard And weepin' hard She married a B&O brakeman That took and throwed her down Bellerin' like a prune-fed calf With a big gang hanging round And to that crowd She hollered loud: [Chorus] Won't you come home, Bill Bailey Won't you come home? She moans the whole day long I'll do the cookin', darling I'll pay the rent I know I've done you wrong; 'member that rainy eve that I threw you out With nothing but a fine-tooth comb? I know I'm to blame Well, ain't that a shame Bill Bailey won't you please come home Bill drove by that door In an automobile A great big diamond, coach and footman Hear that lady squeal He's all alone I heard her groan She hollered through the door Bill Bailey, is you sore? Stop a minute, listen to me Won't I see you no more? Bill winks his eye As he heard her cry: [Chorus]