Hear the music playing, what makes it sound that way Look who's now appearing and sharing his feelings in? sad café Though he won't find fortune or fame, he's not that kind To hear this, all the same He's the melancholy music man, but he don't mind I can hardly hear him, the laughter fills the air They didn't come to see him, they'll never cheer him Don't even know his name. But I don't care he's playing for me, and he'll play my favorite melody He's the melancholy music man, but he don't mind Just take you time, keep on playing And back to the way Just for me, (just for me) won't you please (won't you please) Won't you please (won't you please) play for me (play for me) Melancholy music man Melancholy music man