Since it cost a lot to win
And even more to lose
You and me are bound to spend some time
Wondering what to choose

Goes to show you don't ever know
Watch each card you play and play it slow
Wait until your deal come round
Don't you let that deal go down

I been gambling hereabouts
For ten good solid years
If I told you all that went down
It would burn off both your ears

It goes to show you don't ever know
Watch each card you play and play it slow
Wait until your deal comes round
Don't you let that deal go down

Since you poured the wine for me
And tightened up my shoes
I hate to leave you sitting there
Composin' lonesome blues

It goes to show you don't ever know
Watch each card you play and play it slow
Wait until your deal come round
Don't you let that deal go down
Don't you let that deal go down, no
Don't you let that deal go down