From the recording The Snake and the Money Jar
Lyrics
Bad day
It happened in the month of May
Listen what I say.
I took my sweet hearts life away
Listen what I say.
And I didn’t like the look I got
When she called me a real big-shot
Yea that upset me and quite a lot
Listen what I say.
Hey hey listen people
Listen what I say.
Hey hey listen up
I’d had a real bad day
My dear wife’s mother came around
And saw her layin’ on the ground
I always liked my Ma in law
But she turned out to be a bore
Now she won’t bore no one no more
Chorus
You won’t believe what happened then
My sweet heart’s Pa came wanderin’ in
He said who’s killed my girl and wife
I said me with this kitchen knife
Of course I had to take his life
Chorus
I’ve lived a long and happy life
Since I killed her family and my wife
Though I’m not prone to have regret
As I recall that sad vignette
It really makes me quite upset
Chorus
© Willi Kerr 2012