Who's That Knocking? Ruby Bush (WV) 1970 Bush
[From Folk Songs of Central West Virginia, I by Michael Bush, 1970.
Michael Bush (any relation?) mentions that this version is a "hillbilly version" and I think it is probably based on The Carter Family recording of 1938. There are some minor changes, so I'm including it.
R. Matteson 2016]
Who's That Knocking At My Window? sung by Ruby Bush of Glenville, West Virginia, circa 1970.
"Who's that knocking at my window,
They Knock so loud but won't come in?"
"It is your own true-hearted lover
Oh please come down and let him in."
"Go 'way, go 'way, don't wake my mother
For love's a thing she won't endure
She's been the ruin of many a lover
She'll be the ruin of many a-more."
Go 'way go 'way, don't wake my father
For he is on his bed of rest
And on his breast there lies a weapon,
To kill the one that I love best."
"I've come to whisper in your ear, love
O please don't think it any harm.
I've come to take you in my arms, love
O please, my dear, don't be alarmed."