Moanin' Lisa Blues

General

Credits

Moanin' Lisa Blues

Song Information Singers: Yeardley Smith Dan Castellaneta Ron Taylor (only original version) Characters: Lisa Simpson Homer Simpson Bleeding Gums Murphy (only original version) Length: 4:48 (album version) Writer(s): Al Jean Jai Winding John Boylan Mike Reiss Album: The Simpsons Sing the Blues Appearance(s): "Moaning Lisa"

"Moanin' Lisa Blues" is a song that was improvised by Bleeding Gums Murphy and Lisa Simpson. Bleedin' Gums later takes Lisa's verse and performs it in public.

Lyrics

Original version

(Lisa and Bleeding Gums jam on their saxophones)

Bleeding Gums:

Oh, I'm so lonely

Since my baby left me.

I got no money,

And nothin' is free.

Oh, I been so lonely

Since the day I was born.

All I got is this rusty,

This rusty old horn.

Lisa:

I got a bratty brother.

He bugs me every day.

And this morning, my own mother,

She gave my last cupcake away.

My dad acts like he belongs,

He belongs in the zoo.

I'm the saddest kid

In grade number two.

Full version

Lisa:

I've got a bratty brother.

Who bugs me every day.

And this morning, my own mother,

Gave my last cupcake away.

My dad, he acts like he belongs,

Like he belongs in the zoo.

I'm the saddest kid

Saddest kid in grade number two.

I wish I had a pony,

I wish I were 18,

I wish I had a dime

For every kid who treats me mean.

They tease me cuz I'm different,

Little different from the rest.

Oh, yes.

Well, I'm down so low,

If I cheered up, I'd still be depressed.

The saxophone's my best friend,

I play all over town.

But when I practice in my room,

I hear...

Homer:

LISA, KEEP IT DOWN!!!

Lisa:

Although I'm only eight years old,

I've really paid my dues.

It's true.

That's why I got a case of,

A case of the Moanin' Lisa Blues!

(Joe Walsh plays a solo)

I wonder how I got here,

I wonder what I'll be.

The saddest little twig

On this crazy family tree.

I feel like I'm a loser

With nothing left to lose.

That's why I've got a case of,

A case of the Moanin' Lisa Blues!

Oh, there's just no postponin'

A case of the Moanin' Lisa Blues!

(Lisa blows her horn, John Sebastian blows a harp solo, then Lisa blows again until fade)

Behind the Laughter

The song was written by John Boylan, Al Jean, Mike Reiss and Jai Winding. There was another version of the song with Joe Walsh from the Eagles on slide guitar, The Lovin' Spoonful's John Sebastian on the blues harp and the horn section from Tower of Power on the album The Simpsons Sing the Blues.

Errors

• In the full version of the song, Lisa mentions that she is eight years old. She is not eight until 1991's "Stark Raving Dad".

Appearances

• Episode – "Moaning Lisa"
• Album – The Simpsons Sing the Blues

Bleeding Gums Murphy albums and songs
Albums
Bleeding Gums Murphy and Señor Beaverotti LIVE at Wall-E Weasel's • Bleeding Gums Murphy Plays Freddie and the Dreamers' Greatest Hits • Blue Polka-Dots with Bleeding Gums Murphy • Broken Elevator Blues • Sax on the Beach
Songs
Can't Face Tomorrow • God Bless the Child • Jazzman • Moanin' Lisa Blues • Monk's New Tune • Scratch That Itch • The Star-Spangled Banner

The Simpsons Sing the Blues
Do the Bartman • School Day • Born Under a Bad Sign • Moanin' Lisa Blues • Deep, Deep Trouble • God Bless the Child • I Love to See You Smile • Springfield Soul Stew • Look at All Those Idiots • Sibling Rivalry
See also
The Simpsons Sing the Blues (book)