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.
eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee
Thats what Im talkin about when I sing.
eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee

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