Caravan Blues Lyrics

The cards were falling thought I had the winning hand

The cards were laying down looking real fine thought that hand was surely mine

But luck don't love me no not tonight

Now I'm paying with more than my pride

Played my kings played my queens stacked my bets up high

Had my last caps felt so sure

Laid them down couldn't ask for more

Dealer smiled so easy like he knew just how I cry

Broke before I knew it

Owned a sum I couldn't pay

Said I'd get one warning

Or they'd take my hand away

Caravan blues rolling down the line

Caravan blues rolling down the line

Gambled with the devil

Now this debt is surely mine

Oh I tried to beg tried to bargain

But the butcher had his blade

Said a debt is always settled

And the house is always paid

Now I drink with my last hand

And I shuffle real slow

The memory of that game

Mmm just can't let go

Oh the cards were found

Thought I had the winning hand

Now I play a different kind of game

One I barely understand