Wish I Had A Troubadour

Wish I had a troubadour a-sittin' 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 wind I'd bring it by.

A gentle western wind to dry your eye.

A southern wind to keep you from your cryin',

I'm still tryin'.

Wish I had a castle clown with bells upon his hat,

Doin' 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 eye.

A southern wind to keep you from your cryin',

I'm still tryin'.

Wish I had a Royal Ballet, to summon at my will.

Dancin' by the candlelight, 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 eye.

A southern wind to keep you from your cryin',

I'm still tryin'.

Wish I had a troubadour a-sittin' 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.