Who stole the lock, I don't know
Who stole the lock on the hen-house door
I'll find out before I go
Who stole the lock on the hen-house door
People in town scared again
People in the country picking cotton again
I found out before I went
Who stole my rooster who stole my hen
Had a little girl, sweet as a plum
Found an egg about as long as my thumb
I'll find out before I go
Who stole the lock on the hen-house door
Don't come in here with your nose all snotty
Know any chicken stealers, better ask somebody
Judged him right before his face
Gave him ninety-nine years and two extra days
Old Uncle Moe is sick in bed
Doctor said he's almost dead
I'll find out before I go
Who stole the lock on the hen-house door
Woke up this morning about half past six
Now turn over mama let's get it fixed
I'll find out before I go
Who stole the lock on the hen house door
Old Aunt Dinah's long and tall
Shakes it like some winding ball
I'll find out before I go
Who stole the lock on the hen-house door
Had a little dog his name was Bill
Won't bite my brother Will
I'll find out before I go
Who stole the lock on the hen-house door
Old Aunt Dinah's sick in bed
Doctor said she's almost dead
I'll find out before I go
Who stole the lock on the hen-house door