(gram parsons/rik grech) Ooh, las vegas Ain't no place for a poor boy like me Ooh, las vegas Ain't no place for a poor boy like me Every time i hit your crystal city you know You're gonna make a wreck outta me Well, the first time i lose i drink whiskey Second time i lose i drink gin Third time i lose i drink anything 'cause i think i'm gonna win Ooh, las vegas Ain't no place for a poor boy like me Ooh, las vegas Ain't no place for a poor boy like me Every time i hit your crystal city you know You're gonna make a wreck outta me Well, the queen of spades is a friend of mine The queen of hearts is a b**h Someday when i clean up my mind I'll find out which is a which Ooh, las vegas Ain't no place for a poor boy like me Ooh, las vegas Ain't no place for a poor boy like me Every time i hit your crystal city you know You're gonna make a wreck outta me Well, i spend all night with the dealer Tryin' to get ahead Spend all day at the holiday inn Tryin' to get out of bed Ooh, las vegas Ain't no place for a poor boy like me Ooh, las vegas Ain't no place for a poor boy like me Every time i hit your crystal city you know You're gonna make a wreck outta me