David came home from a midnight game, Pockets empty, but no one to blame. Stood by the door with a look of dread, Realized his key was back in the shed! Didn’t want to wake Penny from her dreams, So he plotted a plan, or so it seemed. With a shifty glance and a hopeful grin, He thought, “I’ll sneak my way in!” (Chorus) Oh, David, oh no, caught in the dark, Trying to get in without leaving a mark. He climbed on a wheelie, but the bin gave way, Down he tumbled in a loud display. With a clang and a crash, he ended in a heap, And Penny was woken from her cozy sleep. (Verse 2) First, he tried the windows at the front, Pulled and tugged with a hopeful grunt. But each one rattled, locked up tight, This break-in scheme just wasn’t right. So he crept ‘round back in the moon’s dim light, Spotted the bin and thought, “This’ll work tonight!” With one foot up and a shaky stance, He climbed the bin like he had a chance. (Chorus) Oh, David, oh no, caught in the dark, Trying to get in without leaving a mark. He climbed on a wheelie, but the bin gave way, Down he tumbled in a loud display. With a clang and a crash, he ended in a heap, And Penny was woken from her cozy sleep. (Bridge) Penny came down, bleary-eyed and sly, Opened the door with a halfhearted sigh. “David,” she said, “what’s all this about?” Covered in trash, he just laughed with a shout. (Final Chorus) Oh, David, oh no, caught in the dark, Trying to get in without leaving a mark. Now he’s home safe, but he’s learned his plight, Maybe next time he’ll call it a night. (Outro) So here’s to David, the midnight creep, Lost his key and disturbed Penny’s sleep. With a clatter and clang, he’s finally in, And next time, he’ll skip the wheelie bin!
Classic folk
English
The lyrics evoke a sense of humor and light-heartedness, portraying David's mishap in a funny and relatable way. Listeners may feel amused and a bit sympathetic towards David, who is caught in a comical predicament.
This song can be used in informal settings such as campfire sing-alongs or family gatherings. Its light-hearted narrative suits casual listening during social events or as part of a storytelling session with children.
The song employs a simple and catchy verse-chorus structure, typical of folk music. The rhythmic and rhyming scheme enhances its singability, while the narrative approach tells a humorous story that keeps listeners engaged.
David came home from a midnight game, Pockets empty, but no one to blame. Stood by the door with a look of dread, Realized his key was back in the shed! Didn’t want to wake Penny from her dreams, So he plotted a plan, or so it seemed. With a shifty glance and a hopeful grin, He thought, “I’ll sneak my way in!” (Chorus) Oh, David, oh no, caught in the dark, Trying to get in without leaving a mark. He climbed on a wheelie, but the bin gave way, Down he tumbled in a loud display. With a clang and a crash, he ended in a heap, And Penny was woken from her cozy sleep. (Verse 2) First, he tried the windows at the front, Pulled and tugged with a hopeful grunt. But each one rattled, locked up tight, This break-in scheme just wasn’t right. So he crept ‘round back in the moon’s dim light, Spotted the bin and thought, “This’ll work tonight!” With one foot up and a shaky stance, He climbed the bin like he had a chance. (Chorus) Oh, David, oh no, caught in the dark, Trying to get in without leaving a mark. He climbed on a wheelie, but the bin gave way, Down he tumbled in a loud display. With a clang and a crash, he ended in a heap, And Penny was woken from her cozy sleep. (Bridge) Penny came down, bleary-eyed and sly, Opened the door with a halfhearted sigh. “David,” she said, “what’s all this about?” Covered in trash, he just laughed with a shout. (Final Chorus) Oh, David, oh no, caught in the dark, Trying to get in without leaving a mark. Now he’s home safe, but he’s learned his plight, Maybe next time he’ll call it a night. (Outro) So here’s to David, the midnight creep, Lost his key and disturbed Penny’s sleep. With a clatter and clang, he’s finally in, And next time, he’ll skip the wheelie bin!
