Wish I Had a Troubadour - Tom Paxton

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

(Cho:)

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

(Cho:)

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

(Cho:)

(Repeat Verse 1)