Paul Burch - Black Lady Blues lyrics

[Verse 1] Down in Louisiana, I gave lady luck a play Fell in the game of hearts and I, barely got away Took my grave with every high card I played And when I got my fellow loving I find all the money's gone away [Verse 2] She goes by black lady or slippery hand Black Mariah, they all make a fool, any man Shoot the moon you might, win or lose the day Seems like there's one too many jokers Tryna steal my heart away, oh, play it man [Verse 3] Well I, dealt the cards, looked at my hand Some new suit try to upset my plans Talking tricks to my queen, when all I want to do is, hold Mercy, breaking hearts, don't try a poor boy's soul [Verse 4] Watch out, follow queen of spades Drew the fat Jack, you better look out for all them A's Down in New Orleans I done lost, my hat and home It'll be the end of me, when they find there's no such thing for my note No bank for my note, play it fat man [Verse 5] Well I played the lady for a one night stand And watch my money go from hand to hand She'll clean your slate and your pockets too I believe, I'll go home to Texas And leave these black lady blues [Verse 6] They say bed spring pokers are, 'hell-est' game to play Try give hearts and you'll surely lose the day Fall behind with every, high card you take (High card you take) And when you've got your feeling loving You find all your money's away