(W. Hyatt)

When you want me,

I'll come knockin'

At your door,

At your door,

One of these days now,

You'll be rockin',

You'll be rockin',

In my arms once more.

Buddy I'm late again,

I'm late again,

I'm late again,

Show me a wonder

that you can't be sure of;

Now it's wait again,

It's wait again,

It's wait again,

Show me a picture,

Of the one you love.

When you want me,

I'll come knockin'

At your door,

At your door,

One of these days now,

You'll be rockin',

You'll be rockin',

In my arms once more.

But it was Christmas time,

It was Easter time,

It was summertime,

Sail away, sail away

To your daddy's garden;

Now it's wintertime,

It's wintertime,

It's wintertime,

And it's much too late

to ask your pardon.

When you want me,

I'll come knockin'

At your door,

At your door,

One of these days now,

You'll be rockin',

You'll be rockin',

In my arms once more.