Wait till the clouds roll by

Wait till the clouds roll by

Song: words by J.T. Wood, music by H.J. Fulmer, published in 1894(?)

In the repertoire of traditional singer Charlie Bridger from Kent; recorded by American old-time singer / banjo-player Uncle Dave Macon in 1938 - included on Keep My Skillet Good And Greasy: The Complete Recordings (Bear Family) .

Oral sources

• Transcription of Uncle Dave Macon's version

Printed sources

• National Library of Scotland 'Word on the Street' site - ballad sheet published by C.R. Gilchrist & Sons (Alexandria, outside Glasgow)
• National Library of Australia - sheet music published by S. Marshall & Sons (Adelaide)
• Bodleian Library Broadside Ballads - ballad sheet printed by H.J. Wehman (New York), dated 1881.
  Also a parody, in support of W.E. Gladstone, entitled "Wait till the clouds roll by, Billy!".