[Intro]
One, two, one, two, three

[Verse 1]
Since it cost a lot to win
And even more to lose
You and me bound to spend some time
Wondering what to choose

[Pre-Chorus]
Goes to show you don't ever know
Watch each card you play
And play it slow

[Chorus]
Wait until that deal come 'round
Don't you let that deal go down, no, no, no

[Verse 2]
I've been gambling hereabouts
For ten good solid years
If I told you all that went down
It'll burn off both your ears

[Pre-Chorus]
Goes to show you don't ever know
Watch each card you play
And play it slow
[Chorus]
And wait until that deal come 'round
Don't you let that deal go down, no, no, no

[Instrumental Break]

[Verse 3]
Since you poured that wine for me
And tightened up my shoes
I hate to leave you down here sitting there
Singing them old lonesome blues

[Pre-Chorus]
Goes to show that you don't ever know
Watch each card you play
And play it slow

[Chorus]
And wait until that deal come 'round
Don't let that deal go down, oh no

[Outro]
Don't you let that deal go down
Don't you let that deal go down
Wait until that deal come around
Don't let that deal go down — you better not
Wait until that deal come around
And don't let that deal go down
Wait until that deal come around
Don't let that deal go down, down, down, down
Wait until that deal come around