Once upon a time There was a king I'm told Who made a wish and all he touched From then on turned to gold. I guess what wish to make No poor boy gets to choose Because everything I touch I turn to blues
I'd tell you all about How it all began When I knelt before my love And asked her for her hand But all to say of that At this point isn't news Because everything I touch I turn to blues
Like every mother's child I've heard the white dove's song But every time I tune my string And try to play along Him for the nightengale I just seem to confuse Because everything I touch I turn to blues
It happened to the river When I filled up my cup It happened to the sky above When I threw my hands up So let the road I walk Be glad I wear my shoes Because everything I touch I turn to blues
So listen little darling But once I'll tell you this If you get bold and hold me close To steal away a kiss The color of your rosy lips And cheeks you're bound to lose Because everything I touch I turn to blues