(i was) born to be blue

some folks were meant to live in clover

but they are such a chosen few. and clover being green is something i've never seen

'cause i was born to be blue. when there's a yellow moon above me

they say there's moonbeams i should view

but moonbeams being gold are something i can't behold

'cause i was born to be blue. when i met you the world was bright and sunny

when you left the curtain fell

i'd like to laugh but nothing strikes me funny

now my world's a faded pastel

well

i guess i'm luckier than some folks

i've known the thrill of loving you. and that alone is more than i was created for

'cause i was born to be blue.