But Not For Me letra

They're writing songs of love, but not for me
A lucky star's above, but not for me
With love to lead the way
I've found more clouds of gray
Than any Russian play, can guarantee

I was a fool to fall, and get this way
Ah ho alas and awe, so lackaday
Although I can't dismiss
The memory of her kiss
I guess she's not, she's not for me

Old man sunshine, listen you
Never tell me dreams come true
Just try it, and all start a riot

Beatrice Fairfax don't you dare
Ever tell me she will care
I'm certain, it's the final curtain

I never want to here from any cheerful Polly-Anna's
Who tell you fate supplies a mate, it's all bananas

It all began so well, but what an end
This is the time, a fellow needs a friend
When every happy plot
Ends with a marriage knot
And there's no knot, no knot for me