I'd rather be a dreamer with a penny

Than a rich man with a worried mind

Here I am with wealth untold

The moonlight is my silver the sunshine is my gold



I'd rather have a shanty filled with laughter

Than a palace someone's tears designed

Lady luck and I keep walking hand in glove

Got a gal who loves me for nothing but my love

I'd rather be a dreamer with a penny

Than a rich man with a worried mind



I'd rather have a shanty filled with laughter

Than a palace someone's tears designed

Lady luck and I keep walking hand in glove

Got a gal who loves me for nothing but my love

I'd rather be a dreamer with a penny

Than a rich man with a worried mind