“The Keyhole in the Door”
Description
Through a keyhole, the narrator spies upon a woman preparing for bed until the light is extinguished and "I knew the show was over."
Notes
In Randolph-Legman I, Legman offers substantial notes on the relationship or lack of relationship of this song to "The Whummil Bore" (Child 27). - EC
Cross references
- cf. "The Whummil Bore" [Child 27] (plot)
Recordings
- Jimmie Davis, "The Keyhole in the Door" (Bluebird B-5156, 1933)
- Holland Puckett, "The Keyhole in the Door" (Challenge 328 [as by Harvey Watson]/Gennett 6271/Silvertone 5064, 25064, 8153, 1927/Supertone 9254 [as by Si Puckett; issued 1928])
- Jim Wilson, "The Keyhole in the Door" (on Voice07)
References
- Cray, pp. 116-119, "The Keyhole in the Door" (2 texts, 1 tune)
- Randolph-Legman I, pp. 538-544, "The Keyhole in the Door" (5 texts, 1 tune)
- Huntington-Whalemen, pp. 315-317, "The Keyhole in the Door" (1 text, 1 tune)
- DT, KEYDOOR KEYDOOR2*
- Roud #2099
- BI, EM116