You know that you’re
sweeter than honey
And I’m tickled you’d
give me the time
But there’s something
that you ought to know dear
The heart that you’re
chasing ain’t mine
It belongs to
another old lady
And though she’s given
me my share of pain
That ain’t no excuse
for me to cut loose
Cause I’m in love with
the old ball and chain
It’s not common to
stick by one woman
It’s so easy to
get led astray
And though you
sure are cute
I just don’t give a hoot
I’m thinkin’ I know
where I’ll stay
No one looks at me
sweeter than she does
Or is as proud to
have taken my name
She can get me annoyed
But I just can’t avoid
My love for the
old ball and chain
I know that she ain’t
much to look at
But I tell ya hun,
neither am I
So if it’s all the same
I’ll repeat my refrain
I’m in love with the
old ball and chain
It’s best I be getting
on home now
Cause I know what’s
waiting me there
You might offer a thrill
But I can sure wait until
I’m nestled in
her loving care
Now I hope you don’t
take this the wrong way
But this ain’t the right
track for your train
Your attentions may flatter
But it just doesn’t matter
I’m in love with the
old ball and chain
There’s just no forgettin’
I’m so thoroughly smitten
By my love for the
old ball and chain
