I Guess That's Why They Call It the Blues

I Guess That's Why They Call It the Blues is a song featured in Child Star. It is performed by Jack Harmon and Mason McCarthy as Jack coaches Mason in his quest to win over Jane. It was originally performed by Elton John, who co-wrote the song with longtime collaborators Bernie Taupin and Davey Johnstone. The version performed by Jack and Mason is a live performance of Elton John with Billy Joel.

Context
This song is sung by Jack and Mason as Jack teaches Mason how to get a date with Jane.

Lyrics
Jack: ''Don’t wish it away, don’t look at it like it’s forever. Between you and me, I could honestly say that things can only get better.''

And while I’m away, dust out the demons inside and it won’t be long before you and me run to the place in our hearts where we hide.

Mason: And I guess that’s why they call it the blues, time on my hands could be time spent with you.

''Laughing like children, living like lovers, rolling like thunder under the covers. And I guess that’s why they call it the blues!''

''Just stare into space, picture my face in your hands. Live for each second without hesitation and never forget I’m your man.''

''Wait on me, girl, cry in the night if it helps. But, more than ever, I simply love you more than I love life itself.''

Jack: And I guess that’s why they call it the blues, time on my hands could be time spent with you.

''Laughing like children, living like lovers, rolling like thunder under the covers. And I guess that’s why they call it the blues!''

''Wait on me, girl, cry in the night if it helps. But, more than ever, I simply love you more than I love life it.''

Mason: And I guess that’s why they call it the blues, time on my hands could be time spent with you.

''Laughing like children, living like lovers, rolling like thunder under the covers. And I guess that’s why they call it the blues!''

Jack: Laughing like children, living like lovers…

Mason: And I guess that’s why they call it the blues!

Jack: Laughing like children, living like lovers…

Mason: And I guess that’s why they call it the blues!

Mason and Jack: And I guess that’s why they call it the blues!