A Game In Town Like This

capp second fret D G playin’ late night crazy pot size games with the asian dealers who A G D 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 Em G Gm D 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 Em G Gm D 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?