It Must Be Swell (Remastered 2003)

歌詞

Ev'rything is topsy-turvy with the world today All the world is restless since depression came our way So last night I went to sleep and dreamed that I had died My weary body felt at ease, and to myself I cried: Look at the flowers; they're certainly sweet It sure is swell to be layin' out dead And look at the people all linin' the street It sure is swell to be layin' out dead There's a lot of consolation riding peacefully Past the guy that stole my wife; I know he envies me And look at the horses; oh, boy, what a treat! It sure is swell to be layin' out dead Look at the mourners; oh, don't they look grand? It sure is swell to be layin' out dead That elegant music that's played by the band It sure is swell to be layin' out dead There's the butcher and the baker standing in their door I won't have to worry how to dodge them anymore And look at the landlord just shakin' his head It sure is swell to be layin' out dead Look at my sweetheart; she's classy in red It sure is swell to be layin' out dead And look at her boyfriend, that big empty head It sure is swell to be layin' out dead There's the boss I used to have; I see his ingrown face Gee, I'm glad he's worried 'cause no one can take my place And look at the chis'lers; they're goin' to starve It sure is swell to be layin' out dead Look at the neighbors; they keep blabberin' on That's why it's swell to be layin' out dead And look at the kinfolks; they'll starve when I'm gone It sure is swell to be layin' out dead I won't have to worry 'bout a job or food to eat I won't have to worry whether shoes are on my feet And look at the poor folks that's beggin' for bread Oh, boy, it's swell to be layin' out dead