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