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