Till The Clouds Roll By (The Company Ensemble) - Jerome Kern

I’m so sad to think that I had to

Drive you from your home so coolly

I’d be gaining nothing by remaining

What would Missus Grundy say?

Her conventions, kindly recollect them!

We must please respect them duly

My intrusion needs explaining;

I felt my courage waning

Please, I beg don’t mention it!

I should not mind a bit

But it has started raining

Oh, the rain comes a pitter, patter

And I’d like to be safe in bed

Skies are weeping, while the world is sleeping

Trouble heaping on our head

It is vain to remain and chatter

And to wait for a clearer sky

Helter skelter, I must fly for shelter

Till the clouds roll by

What bad luck, It’s coming down in buckets;

Have you an umbrella handy?

I’ve a warm coat, waterproof, a storm coat

I shall be alright, I know

Later on, too, I will ward the grippe off

With a little nip of brandy

Or a glass of toddy draining

You’d find that more sustaining

Don’t be worried, I entreat

I’ve rubbers for my feet

So I don’t mind it raining

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