Blind Blake — Playing Policy Blues

[Verse 1] Number number bought to drive me mad Number number bought to drive me mad Thinking about that money I should have had [Verse 2] I dreamed last night the woman I love was dead I dreamed last night the woman I love was dead If I had played the "Dead Roll" I would-a come out ahead [Verse 3] I act like a fool and played 3-6-9 I act like a fool and played 3-6-9 Lost my money and that girl of mine [Verse 4] I begged my baby, let me in her door I begged my baby, let me in her door Wanted to put 25-50-75 in her 7-17-24