Prefer To Lose Lyrics

The sun was shining as I stepped out from the alleyway

Both my bags filled with regret

I hailed a taxi and proceeded to make my getaway

Doing the thing I do the best

Some folks know how to win at every game

Me, I've mastered the art of throwing it all away

Just like I'm happiest when I sing the blues

I guess somewhere deep inside I just prefer to lose

You were a gambler and I played the thief again

I watched you place those bets on me

You threw your chips down and as the dice were tumbling

I robbed you blind and fled the scene

Some folks know how to win at every game

Me, I've mastered the art of throwing it all away

Just like I'm happiest when I sing the blues

I guess somewhere deep inside I just prefer to lose

If I could fold this hand and get a brand new set of cards

I wouldn't be the thief dear and you wouldn't have a broken heart

Just like a gambler can't help but play the game

I cannot be a different man than the one I am today

Some folks know how to win at every game

Me, I've mastered the art of throwing it all away

Just like I'm happiest when I sing the blues

I guess somewhere deep inside I just prefer to lose