I'd rather be a dreamer with a penny
Than a rich man with a worried mind
Here am I 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 tear has 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