June 14 Blues

I went to see my doctor
and I told him I was blue.
I went to see my doctor
and I told him I was blue.
He said, "Show me someone who isn't,
and I'll see what I can do."

I went to hear the preacher
and he told me to be good.
I went to hear the preacher
and he told me to be good.
But the blues will pull you under
when you're doing what you should.

I went to see a lawyer
and he showed me where to sign.
I went to see a lawyer
and he showed me where to sign.
But there were two names on the paper -
the blues was there right next to mine.

I came home to my baby
and she offered me some pie.
I came home to my baby
and she offered me some pie.
I told the blues, "I'll see you later –
why don't you come back in July?"