James, James, hold the ladder steadyJames, James, I'm packed and I am readyJames, James, hold the ladder steadyI'm a-comin' down to your armsI'm a-comin' down to your armsNow James and I, we went to MamaAnd showed her my diamond ringShe said, my poor little babyYou must be crazy to think of such a thingSo James, James, hold the ladder steadyJames, James, I'm packed and I am readyJames, James, hold the ladder steadyI'm a-comin' down to your armsI'm a-comin' down to your armsNow James and I, we went to DaddyAnd said, Dad, we wanna be withDad said, no, you'll just have to reloadAnd laughed as he went to bedBut James, James, hold the ladder steadyJames, James, I'm packed and I am readyJames, James, hold the ladder steadyI'm a-comin' down to your armsI'm a-comin' down to your armsI'd hate to see them in the morning whenThey both completely flipHe'll be sayin' they can'tShe'll be feelin' faintAnd I'll be kissin' my husband's lipsSo James, James, hold the ladder steadyJames, James, I'm packed and I am readyJames, James, hold the ladder steadyI'm a-comin' down to your armsI'm a-comin' down to your armsJames, JamesHold the ladder steadyJames, James, I'm packed and I am readyJames, James, hold the ladder steady