I've been workin' out in the rain   Tied to the dirty old ball and chain   Oh dear mother I'll come home some old day   Some sweet day the'll turn me loose   From this dirty old calaboose   Oh dear mother I'll come home some old day      Some old day   You'll wait for me and pray   Oh dear mother i'll come home some old day   Some sweet day the'll turn me loose   From this dirty old calaboose   Oh dear mother I'll come home some old day      Oh dear mother I've hurt you so   I've been cruel to you I know   Oh dear mother I'll come home some old day   Tell my brother My sister and dad   Tell the dear friends that I've had   Oh dear mother I'll come home some old day