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The Chandler's Wife
- I went into the chandler's shop some candles for to buy,
- I looked around the chandler's shop but no one did I spy.
- I was disappointed and some angry words I said,
- Then I heard the sound of a (knock,knock,knock) up above my head. (2x)
- Well I was slick and I was quick, and up the stairs I sped,
- And much to my surprise I found the chandler's wife in bed;
- And with her was another man of most gigantic size,
- And they were having a (knock,knock,knock) right before my eyes. (2x)
- When the fun was over and done and the lady raised her head,
- She was quite surprised to find me standing by the bed.
- "If you will be discreet, my lad, if you would be so kind,
- I'll let you come up for some (knock,knock,knock) whenever you feel inclined." (2x)
- So, many a day and many a night when the chandler wasn't home,
- To get myself some candles to the chandler's shop I'd roam.
- But nary a one she gave to me, but gave to me instead,
- A little bit more of the (knock,knock,knock) to light my way to bed. (2x)
- So, all you married men take heed, if ever you go to town,
- If you must leave your woman alone, be sure to tie her down.
- Or, if you would be kind to her, just sit her on the floor,
- Just give her so much of that (knock,knock,knock) she doesn't need any more. (2x)