Loudon Wainwright III
I’d Rather Be Lonely (Live)
Every night I get the blues
The greens and yellows and chartreuses
You're still living here with me
I'd rather be lonely

All the time I look around
For excuses to leave town
Everybody wants somebody but
I'd rather be lonely

Loneliness is happiness, yes, it takes less than two
I confess that I digress from it when I'm with you

Let's us make a brand new start
Separate and stay apart
I've had enough having and holding
I'd rather be lonely

I think that I need some space
Every day you're in my face
How can I get rid of you?
I'd rather be lonely

Loneliness is happiness, yes, it takes less than two
I confess I digress from it when I'm with you
One more verse, a few more words
Love is for the bees and birds
Not for a human being like me
I'd rather be lonely