Wish I had a troubadour sitting by my knee Playing stately rhythms of the ancient balladry If I had a troubadour, I'd signal with my hand And he would sing for you He would sing for you until you'd smile Wish I had a castle clown with bells upon his hat Doing tricks and somersaults, you'd have to laugh at that If I had a castle clown, I'd call him to your side And he'd do tricks for you He'd do tricks for you until you'd smile Wish I had a wind, I'd bring it by A gentle western wind to dry your eyes A southern wind to keep you from your crying I'm still trying Wish I had a Royal Ballet to summon at my will Dancing by the candle light, some lovely old quadrille If I had a Royal Ballet I'd signal with a nod And they would dance for you They would dance for you until you'd smile Wish I had a wind I'd bring it by A gentle western wind to dry your eyes A southern wind to keep you from your crying I'm still trying Wish I had a troubadour sitting by my knee Playing stately rhythms of the ancient balladry If I had a troubadour, I'd signal with my hand And he would sing for you He would sing for you until you'd smile