Van Halen Big Bad Bill Lyrics

Well way down yonder in Louisville,
lived a cat named Big Bad Bill.
I wants to tell ya,
ah the cat was rough and tough, and would strutt his stuff.
Had the whole town scared to death,
when he walked by they all held their breath.
He's a fighting man, sure enough.
And then Bill got himself a wife,
now he leads a different life...

Big Bad Bill is Sweet William now.
Married life done changed him somehow.
He's the man the town used to fear,
now they all call him sweet Pappa Willie dear.
Stronger than samson i declare,
'til the brown skinned woman bobbed his head.
Big Bad Bill dont fight any more.(No, no, no!)
He's doin' the dishes, 'n' moppin' up that floor. (Yes he is!)
Well he used to go out drinking,
looking for a fight,
now he gotta see that woman everynight!
Big Bad Bill is Sweet William now.

(Ah play it boys.)
(Clarinet Solo) (I likes that jazz.)

Big Bad Bill dont fight anymore.(No he don't!)
He's doin' the dishes, 'n' moppin' up that floor (Yes he is!)
Well he used to go out drinking,
looking for a fight,
now he gotta see that woman everynight!
Big Bad Bill is Sweet William now. (Doin' the dishes!)
Big Bad Bill is Sweet William now. (Moppin' up 'at floor!)
Big Bad Bill is Sweet William now!

Cha........ Yeah!