The Chandlers Wife

I went into the chandlers shop, some candles for to buy I looked around the chandlers shop, but none did I spy I was disappointed, so some angry words I said; Then I heard the sound of a (knock, knock, knock) up above my head Oh, I heard the sound of a (knock, knock, knock) Up above my head

Well I was slick, and I was quick, and up the stairs I sped, And quite surprised was I to find the chandlers wife in bed And with her was a gentleman of quite enormous size and they were having a (knock, knock, knock) Right before my eyes Yes they were having a (knock, knock, knock) Right before my eyes

When the fun was over and done, and the lady raised her head Quite surprised was she to find me standing by her bed "If you will be discreet my lad, if you will be so kind You too can come up for some (knock, knock, knock) Whenever you feel inclined Yes, you too can come up for some (knock, knock, knock) Whenever you feel inclined"

So many a night and many a day, when the chandler wasn't home To get myself some candles, to the chandlers shop I'd roam But nary a one she gave me, she'd give to me instead Just a little bit more of that (knock, knock, knock) To light my way to bed Just a little bit more of that (knock, knock, knock) To light my way to bed

Now all you married men take heed, if ever you go to town If you must leave your wife at home, be sure to tie her down Or if you be so kind to her, just set her down there on the floor And give her so much of that (knock, knock, knock) She doesn't want any more Just give her so much of that (knock, knock, knock) She doesn't want any more