This ole house once knew his children
   This ole house once new his wife
   This ole house was home and comfort
   as they fought the storms of life
   This ole house once rang with laughter
   This ole house heard many shouts
   Now he trembles in the darkness
   when the lightning walks about.
  
   Chorus
   Ain't a gonna need this house no longer
   Ain't a gonna need this house no more
   Ain't got time to fix the shingles
   Ain't got time to fix the floor
   Ain't got time to oil the hinges
   nor to mend no window panes
   Ain't gonna need this house no longer
   He's getting ready to meet his fate
  
   This ole house is getting shaky
   Thisoole house is getting old
   This ole house lets in the rain
   This ole house lets in the cold
   Oh his knees are a getting chilly
   But he feels no fear nor pain
   Cause he seeks a new tomorrow
   through a golden window pain
  
   Chorus
   Ain't a gonna need this house no longer
   Ain't a gonna need this house no more
   Ain't got time to fix the shingles
   Ain't got time to fix the floor
   Ain't got time to oil the hinges
   nor to mend no window panes
   Ain't gonna need this house no longer
   He's getting ready to meet his fate
  
   SOLO
  
   This ole house is afraid of thunder
   This ole house is afraid of storms
   This ole house just groans and trembles
   when the night wind flings it arms
   This ole house is getting feeble
   This ole house is a needing paint
   Just like him it's tuckered out
   He's a getting ready to meet his fate
  
   Chorus