capp second fret

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playin’ late night crazy pot size games with the asian dealers who
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with all that tax free money got deeper pockets than i do
F#m G
i can’t fade that kind of action but my name’s there on the list
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who would go to vegas with a game in town like this?

stuck in chilly morning traffic cuz i always played too long
headed north across the bridge and wish’n you were there at home
you used to wake all sleepy headed and ask me if i won
sometimes i’d just say nothing and now i’m living with what i’ve done .

F#m G
i’m a losin’ lately gambler but that’s not all i’ve ever been
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cuttin’ back your losses is just another way to win .

the chips were racked and ready and i was standing up to leave
looked down and caught a diamond queen tuggin’ at my sleeve
my bleary , up – all – nighted eyes misread it for a heart
now the money’s gone , it’s just past dawn and we’re a half world apart .

i’m a losin’ lately gambler but that’s not all i’ve ever been
cuttin’ back your losses is just another way to win .

i sat down with ’em one last time as i passed thru months ago
donated a couple thousand , smiled , stood up and hit the road .
with that old familiar empty feelin’ of time and treasure lost
the game’s the same , ain’t nothin’s changed except now i know the cost

i’m a losin’ lately gambler but i’ve booked my share of wins
i still see some value there but my edge is pretty thin
i’m a losin’ lately gambler but that’s not all i’ve ever been
cuttin’ back your losses is just another way to win .

i can’t fade that kind of action but my name’s there on the list
who would go to vegas with a game in town like this?