The Doggone Blues

Intro – Instrumental Swing Groove

Instrumental vamp, jazzy piano and brass intro

Verse 1

Everybody’s crazy ’bout the doggone blues,

But I’m happy, —yes, happy!

Everybody’s crazy, but if I must choose…

No doggone blues for me.

Chorus

I get plenty to eat, I never worry,

Shoes on my feet, I don’t have to hurry.

Everybody’s crazy ’bout the doggone blues,

But I’m happy—all the time.

Break – Instrumental Jazz Solo

Verse 2 – Variation / Call & Response

Everybody’s talking ’bout those weary blues,

But not me—I'm cheerful!

If I had to pick between the two…

I’d choose joy—sure and clear.

Chorus – Repeat

I get plenty to eat, I never worry,

Shoes on my feet, I don’t have to hurry.

Everybody’s crazy ’bout the doggone blues,

But I’m happy—all the time.

Bridge – Bright Modulation

Ain’t no shade of sorrow in my mind,

Got good food, fine shoes, love that’s kind.

Let the world go crazy with their blues,

I’ve got sunshine no blues can bind.

Final Chorus – Big Finish

I get plenty to eat, I never worry,

Shoes on my feet, I don’t have to hurry.

Everybody’s crazy ’bout the doggone blues...

But I’m happy—all the time!

Everybody’s crazy ’bout the doggone blues,

But I’m happy, whew—yes, happy!