Carly Simon - Riverboat Gambler lyrics

(carly simon/jacob brackman) Riverboat gambler Drinking alone on the prow Chasing your bourbon with tennessee gin The big game's about to begin Riverboat gambler Hiding that ave up your sleeve I can see through all that debonaire style The irony bending your smile And i won't tip your hand I won't do you in I want to stay near you I want you to win Riverboat gambler You can defy all the odds You can draw diamonds to fill out your flush You can find someone to trust And i won't steal your chips I won't steal your pride Won't you take me on faith Won't you let me inside Riverboat gambler Under our velvet and lace You're an old vagabond, i'm a poor waif Let's make a place that's safe Riverboat gambler Come on and let me inside