I'D Rather Be Blue Over You (Than Happy W/ Somebod

Barbra Streisand · Other Songs - Barbra Streisand

I'd rather be blue, thinking of you
I'd rather be blue over you
Than be happy with somebody else

I'm crazy about 'ya, without 'ya
For you I'm strong
I can't do without 'ya
Oucha-ma-goucha, don't stay too long!

I need a little ah, little ooh, little Oh
I'm knocking on wood
Honey hurry up, hurry up, hurry up
It's so hard to be good

I'd rather be blue, thinking of you
I'd rather be blue over you
Than be happy with somebody else

Will I be good? Will I be bad?
Don't be a fool, you fool
My little flat, I'm turning that
Into a Sunday school

While you're away I'm here to say
There'll be no ice man there
Singing the blues I'm gonna use
Nothing but Frigidaire

I'd rather be blue, thinking of you
I'd rather be blue over you
Than be happy with somebody else

Blue over you
I'd rather be blue over you
Than be Hap-hap-hap-hap-py
With somebody else

-Fred Fisher

I'D Rather Be Blue Over You (Than Happy W/ Somebod)

Barbra Streisand delivers a poignant performance of 'I'D Rather Be Blue Over You (Than Happy W/ Somebod)', a track that underscores her signature ability to blend vocal prowess with emotional depth. The song reflects a theme of enduring love over fleeting happiness, a sentiment central to Streisand's romantic repertoire. Recorded in the classic pop and show tune tradition, the piece showcases her distinctive phrasing and control, characteristic of her work across the mid-to-late 20th century. While specific album placement may vary in different releases, the recording stands as a testament to her mastery of the genre, capturing the bittersweet nature of relationships where sacrifice and devotion take precedence over joy. Streisand's delivery transforms the lyrics into a universal expression of heartache and commitment, cementing the song's place in her enduring discography.