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Bill Bailey Lyrics by Sam Cooke

Sam Cooke at the Copa

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It's time you went home, Bill Bailey
It's time you went home
You got a woman there that moans the whole night long
She said she'd do the cooking, Billy
Said she'd pay the rent
She realizes that she done you wrong, yeah

Stop thinking about that lonely evening
That she drove you out
With nothing but a fine toothcomb
Oh then I know that's a shame, Bill
Maybe you're the blame, Bill
So Bailey go on home

It's time you went home Bill Bailey
It's time you home
You got a woman there she's moaning and a groaning
The whole night long
Said she'd do that cooking, Billy
Pay the telephone bill and the rent
She realizes that she done you wrong

Stop thinking about that lonely evening
That she drove you out
And remember, remember she didn't let you leave
Without that fine tooth comb

And I know, I know
I know it's a shame
Maybe you're to blame, Bill
And Bailey won't you go on home
Bailey won't you get on home
Bailey go on home
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About “Bill Bailey” by Sam Cooke

Read the complete lyrics to "Bill Bailey" by Sam Cooke from the album "Sam Cooke at the Copa". On Lyrks you can follow along with the full text, explore the artist's discography, and discover related songs. The track is often categorized under R&B, Rock.

"Bill Bailey" is performed by Sam Cooke. from the album "Sam Cooke at the Copa" This page provides the full lyric text for fans who want to sing along, study the songwriting, or compare versions across releases. Lyrks organizes lyrics by artist and song slug so you can bookmark and share a stable URL. Music lyrics help listeners connect with emotion, narrative, and rhythm in a track. Whether you are learning English, researching a favorite chorus, or preparing for karaoke, having accurate line breaks and section labels (verse, chorus, bridge) makes the experience easier. We link to the official artist profile on Lyrks where available, including biography snippets, top songs, and chart placements when we have that data. If you enjoy "Bill Bailey", explore more songs by Sam Cooke using the links below. Chart and trending pages on Lyrks highlight what listeners are searching for this week. For copyright or correction requests, see our DMCA and contact pages.

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"Bill Bailey" is credited to Sam Cooke. Songwriting credits may include additional writers listed on the release; check the credits section on this page for linked collaborators.

"Bill Bailey" appears on "Sam Cooke at the Copa".

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