The Blues, hangs in the shadows
From there, he stalks his prey;
He waits til you're unwary,
Then trouble's sent your way

Somewhere, someone is hurting;
Somewhere, they cry alone;
When Blues descends upon you,
Your spirit's overthrown

Pull your lover closer,
To keep them through this night
By taking such comfort from you,
The Blues finds much delight

Somewhere, someone is lied to,
Somewhere they are deceived
Someone will lose their lover,
Blues laughing while they grieve

All you merry people
Lift your glasses high
The blues is out there waiting;
To take you, by surprise

The Blues, hangs in the shadows
From there, he stalks his prey;
He waits til you're unwary,
Then trouble's sent your way