Wait Till The Clouds Roll By

WAIT TILL THE CLOUDS ROLL BY (Public domain; add'l verse copyright: Bob Coltman) Side 2. Band 6. Cathy: banjo Dave: guitar Ed: hammered dulcimer This song comes from the repertoire of Uncle Dave Macon (Historical HLP 8006), andSwe learned it from Bob and Melissa Atchison in Mountain View, Arkansas. The song was published in 1884 with words by J. T. Wood, music by H. J. Fulmer, and an arrangement for the banjo. Although the song originally had three verses, Uncle Dave recorded only two in 1939, with his second verse a combination of the original second and third. Khowing only Uncle Dave~s version until recently, we asked Bob Coltman to write us a third verse. Drawing from his expertise and his affection for old-time music, Bob offered us the gem we sing here. (DP) Jenny, my own true loved one, I'm going far away, Out on the bound'ring(*) billows, Out on the deep blue sea. How I will miss you, my darling, There where the storm's raging high. Cheer up and don't be lonely; Wait till the clouds roll by. Wait till the clouds roll by, Jenny; Wait till the clouds roll by. Jenny, my own true loved one, Wait till the clouds roll by. And, Jenny, when far from thee, love, I'm on the ocean deep, Each thought of thee forever, Loving, sweet vigil keep. Then I will come to you, my darling. Take courage, dear, never cry. Cheer up and don't be lonely; Wait till the clouds roll by. Jenny, a star up above you Shines in your lone window; Sparkles to say I love you, Afar where the billows blow. My arms enfold you, my darling; Never you pine or cry. Cheer up and don't be lonely; Wait till the clouds roll by. * The word (?) here comes from Uncle Dave; the original printed text says "rolling."