When I was younger, I was wild and irresponsible The blues made me do that ' it was just like I had no choice When I was your lover, I was persuaded by another The blues made me do that baby ' it was like I could not help myself When I was unhappy, I took it out on those who loved me The blues made me do that baby ' it was just like I had no choice When I was happy, I always did something to screw it up The blues made me do that, yes they did' like I could not help myself Yes, the blues made me do that ' it was just like I had no choice