"I Chose to Sing the Blues" by Ray Charles

Now I couldve been a gambler 
Cause Im good with the cards. 
I could have been a lover 
Breakin other hearts. 
And I feel so silly 
Bettin on the dice 
And a lover seldom sees 
The same girl twice. 

Chorus 

And that is why 
Whoa, thats why I chose 
I chose to sing the blues. 

I couldve been a doctor 
Helpin the sick. 
I couldve been a lawyer 
But you know that aint my stick. 
Cause I feel so bad 
If a patient didnt get well 
And I feel just as bad 
To leave a client in jail. 

Chorus 

SAX SOLO 

Now a man has a lot 
That he could resent 
Just to think 
I could have been President 
But I cant understand 
What politicians say 
So I want to talk to you 
In my own little way. 

Chorus 

 

Yes, I did, friends. 
Dont you know what I mean. 
I like what Im doin. 
You know I like the blues. 
Everybody understands what I mean. 
When I sing something like this here. 
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Thats what Im talkin about when I sing. 
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