[Intro — Short melodic guitar phrase] [Verse 1 — Smooth, conversational] You came around the other day With that familiar smile You asked if I still missed you I said, “Not in a while” You looked into my eyes again Like you could read my mind But there’s a side you never knew And I like her just fine [Chorus — Distinct, lilting melody, playful lift on first line] Oh, blue, beautiful blue There’s a little bit of heaven In a deeper shade of blue Oh, blue, beautiful blue You can keep your silver lining I’ve got something better too Blue looks good on me And I look good without you [Verse 2 — Gentle, rhythmic phrasing] You said you wished me happiness How sweet of you to say I nearly said, “Well, thank you” For finally walking away I used to see the world through you Now everything is new Somehow I found myself In a deeper shade of blue [Final Chorus — Warm harmonies, memorable melodic resolution] Oh, blue, beautiful blue There’s a little bit of heaven In a deeper shade of blue Oh, blue, beautiful blue You can keep your silver lining I’ve got something better too Blue looks good on me And I look good without you [Outro — Gentle guitar turnaround] Oh, blue, beautiful blue Blue looks good on me
