If every wish you ever make and wishing well
Or wedding cake comes true, I feel sorry for you
And if at last your ship comes in and fate decides
To let you in the prize, I could honestly sympathize
Cause happiness could never make you happy
You find contentment only in a frown
And when your lucky star is on the
Rise you turn your back and close your eyes
When things are looking up you're looking down
You could win the sweeps
Win the daily double too and hit the number on the nose
And go on all the big game shows
Come out smelling like a rose
You could win the set of matching luggage
You could win the Acapulco cruise
But still you'd lose-- because you'd rather have the blues.
And on your tax return
You could write off all you earn
And when the final buck was spent
The bank would tell you skip the rent
You don't owe us one red cent
You could be the first to holler BINGO
You could be the last to hear bad news
But still you'd lose-- because you'd rather have the blues.
Dollar bills could float down from the sky
You'd be known as the world's most lucky guy
Other guys given half the chance to choose
Would choose to be in your shoes
But still you'd lose-- because you'd rather have the blues.
You could have your cake
And you could eat it too
And never have to pay the freight
Never have to watch your weight
Stay a perfect 38
And you could have a string of world-class women
Waiting in romantic rendezvous
Still you'd lose-- because you'd rather have the blues.
And you could get a break
And Hollywood would call
And you'd become a famous star
And other stars from near or far
Would know exactly who you are
And businessmen would pop for business lunches
Offering you deals you can't refuse
But still you'd lose-- because you'd rather have the blues.
Dollar bills could float down from the sky
You'd be known as the world's most lucky guy
Other guys given half the chance to choose
Would choose to be in your shoes
But still you'd lose-- because you'd rather have the blues.
You've got a right to pick and choose
Apparently you choose- THE BLUES (The Blues)