I've been around
   so far it seems
   too bad the blues
   blew my schemes
   dynamite
   such sweet surprise
   in southern heat
   or northern skies
   Ain?t that so
  
   Shadows cling
   where shutters close
   who can tell
   Heaven knows
   why some can laugh
   and some can sing
   stand in line
   or get on down and swing
   Ain?t that so
  
   Cross the street
   who?s ringing bells?
   peeling walls
   of cheap hotels
   neon flare
   a sudden chill
   and there you lie
   and time stands still
   Ain?t that so