bend down low

bend down low

let me tell you what i know now;

bend down low

let me tell you what i know. oh! fisherman row to reap what you sow now;

oh

tell you all i know

you've got to let me go now

and all you've got to do: oh yeah! let me tell you what i know;

bend down low

let me tell you what i know. oh yeah!

you keep on knockin'

but you can't come in. i get to understand you been livin' in sin

but if you love me

woman

walk right in. i've got a notch for your safety-pin

but bend down low. keep on knockin'

but you can't come in. i get to understand you been livin' in sin

but walk right in

woman

sit right down. i will keep on lovin' you; i play the clown. but bend down low

baby

let me tell you what i know;

bend down low

let me tell you what i know

yeah!

let me tell you

baby! let me tell ya -

knock on

babe! just won't let ya in!

you been livin' in sin. knock on!