Lyrics to "(What Did I Do to Be So) Black and Blue" Lyrics by Andy Razaf Performed by Louis Armstrong Cold empty bed...springs hard as lead Feel like ole Ned...wished I was dead What did I do...to be so black and blue? Even the mouse...ran from my house They laugh at you...and scorn you too What did I do...to be so black and blue? I'm white...inside...but, that don't help my case 'cause I...can't hide...what is in my face How would it end...ain't got a friend My only sin...is in my skin What did I do...to be so black and blue? (instrumental break) How will it end...I ain't got a friend My only sin...is in my skin What did I do...to be so black and blue? Hear the song (if you have RealPlayer).

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