Tell it to a bear, judging at a fair.
Tell it to the leader of a cause.
Tell it to the mayor, sitting in a chair.
Tell it to a jolly Santa Claus.
Tell it to a fool, making up a fool.
Tell it to a rabbit in a tree.
Tell it to a mule, swimming in a pool.
Tell it to a bubble in the sea.
But don't tell me about your troubles.
Don't tell me about your tears.
Don't tell me about the worries that you've known.
Because I'm packing up my heartaches in your suitcase,
honey dear.
And I'm going to feel much better when you're gone.
You can tell it to a frog, sitting in a log.
Tell it to a berry in a pie.
Tell it to a dog, barking at a hog.
Tell it to a birdie in the sky.
Tell it to a goat, riding in a boat.
Tell it to a drummer in a band.
Tell it to a shoat, swimming in a moat.
Tell it to a pebble in the sand.
But don't tell me about your troubles.
Don't tell me about your tears.
Don't tell me about the worries that you've known.
Because I'm packing up my heartaches in your suitcase,
honey dear.
And I'm going to feel much better when you're gone.