When you can't find a friend
And the road doesn't seem to end
And you're lonesome
The whole day through

How can you be happy?
How can you be smiling?
How can you be anything
But lowdown, saggy and blue?

When there's nothing to share
And you don't have a dime to spare
And there's no one to comfort you

How can you be smiling?
How can you be singing?
How can you be anything
But lowdown, saggy and blue?

I look around and see
The sweet life everywhere
I watch the cookie bushes
Shining in the sun
The smell of sweet vanilla living
Blows in every breath of air
Doesn't anybody want me?
Doesn't anybody care?
When you're wrinkled and cold
And your fortune has all been told
And you're nobody's I-love-you

How can you be happy?
How can you be smiling?
How can you be anything
But lowdown, saggy and blue?
Sad but true!

How can you be happy?
How can you be singing?
How can you be anything
But lowdown, saggy
And ragbag-baggy and blue?