Invitation to the Blues

My heart was all dressed up to go dancing,

I had a brand new shine on my news;

The roses you sent for,

The line that I went for,

Was just an invitation to the blues!

The very thought of love was entrancing,

I figured I had nothin' to lose,

Your smile so elusive,

Your kiss so exclusive,

Was just an invitation to the blues!

I went to town,

Priced a wedding gown,

Put my little red book on the shelf.

Hired a hall,

Got the band and all,

Then marched down the aisle by myself!

I guess you can't depend on romancing,

It puts your heart right down in your shoes!

Instead of a wedding

For which I was heading,

I got an invitation to the blues!