I wish I knew why Bill Bailey won't come home.

[infrogmation]

I wish I knew why Bill Bailey won't come home.
(Come on home)
You know, Bill Bailey, you don't have to roam.
(Come on home)
You've got her heart
She's always true
And all her lovin' is a-waitin' for you
Why did you leave your baby all alone?
(Come on home)
To get you back she's tried most every plan
(Come on home)
Even told you that she'd find another man.
(Come on home)
She's as fine a gal as she can be
Why can't you live in harmony?
I wish I knew why Bill Bailey won't come home.