I've got a right to sing the blues
I've got a right to feel low down
I've got a right to hang around
Down by the river

A certain man in this old town
Keeps draggin' my poor heart around

I've got a right to sing the blues
I've got a right to sing the blues

I've got a right to sing the blues
I've got a right to moan and cry
I've got a right to sit and cry
Down around the river

I know the deep blue sea
Will soon be callin' me
I've got a right to sing the blues
I've got a right to sing the blues