when the blues are bad

if you got a reason and you feel lowdown

start believin'

take a look around

a cheatin' lady or a lack of cash

someone goin' round talking trash

put yourself in my shoes

put your faith in the blues

'cause when the blues are real bad

you know they got to be good for you

a rhythm for beatin' all your aches and pains

the power of healin' comin' round again

ease your worries and you'll get your kicks

rockin' pianos and guitar licks

gather round me

try to understand

nothin' better than a rockin' band

got the boogie woogie and rock and roll

nothin' better to free your soul

put yourself in my shoes

put your faith in the blues

'cause when the blues are real bad

you know they got to be good for you