The wind took my friend away He flew away yesterday The government lies, children die They still won't heal the poor Is there money To be made Off the people's parade. They're selling broken hearts outside the door So I'll write something blue A melody, I'll play for you I'll sing, yes I'll sing Something blue You claim a victory Like a hurricane memory St James is hanging in the breeze. We turn another cheek In velvet armour chic We sing for the workers of tomorrow So I'll write something blue A melody, I'll play for you I'll sing, Yes, I'll sing something blue Nobody wants you< something blue Maybe you'll turn to> something blue Maybe they'll see, what the people need today That's Everybody say Hey hey Another smoky rainy day The magpie's flown away Searching for love lost along the way If this beginning has no end Let the one man band begin There's always time to tell another story So I'll write something blue A melody I'll play for you I'll sing, Yes I'll sing Something blue Something blue So, I'll sing Yes, I'll sing Sing For You Something blue see less