Till The Clouds Roll By lyrics

Performed by June Allyson, Ray MacDonald and Chorus)

Verse 1
[she]
I`m so sad to think that I had to
Drive you from your home so coolly.

[he]
I`d be gaining nothing by remaining,
What would Missus Grundy say?
Her conventions, kindly recollect them!
We must please respect them duly.

[she]
My intrusion needs explaining;
I felt my courage waning.
Please, I beg don`t mention it!
I should not mind a bit,
But it has started raining.

Refrain:

[both]
Oh, the rain comes a pitter, patter,
And I`d like to be safe in bed.
Skies are weeping, while the world is sleeping,
Trouble heaping on our head.
It is vain to remain and chatter,
And to wait for a clearer sky,
Helter skelter, I must fly for shelter
Till the clouds roll by.

Verse 2

[she]
What bad luck, It`s coming down in buckets;
Have you an umbrella handy?

[he]
I`ve a warm coat, waterproof, a storm coat,
I shall be alright, I know.
Later on, too, I will ward the grippe off,
With a little nip of brandy.

[she]
Or a glass of toddy draining,
You`d find that more sustaining.
Don`t be worried, I entreat,
I`ve rubbers for my feet,
So I don`t mind it raining.

[both]
Repeat Refrain