You'd Rather Have the Blues

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)