My Bluebird Was Caught in the Rain

A popular song from 1930
Words by Henry Creamer
Music by Max Rich

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The sheet music:

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Accompaniment by James Pitt-Payne:

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Lyrics

1. Why are most people happy
   Why can’t I be happy, too
   Why are my skies always grey
   While other skies are blue
   Still I won’t be discouraged
   Life was meant to be gay
   Tho’ cares seem greater, sooner or later
   Love must come my way

Chorus
So here am I
Watching and waiting for my bluebird
For baby bluebird, I’m calling again
Here am I
Chasing the rainbow for my bluebird
But maybe my bluebird was caught in the rain
While I’m yearning for the burning sun
Only shadows I see
Love brings happiness to everyone
But so far, it has forgotten me
So here am I
Watching and waiting for my bluebird
It must be my bluebird was caught in the rain

2. Why do we look for sorrow
   Instead of joy in our songs?
   It’s because we welcome tears
   Where happiness belongs
   I would rather be happy
   Than be king with his cares
   I’d rather treasure sunshine and pleasure
   Than great love affairs

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